Senior Garnishments & Compliance Payroll Specialist

Fort Worth ISD; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Specialist Sr - Garnishments to manage court-ordered garnishments and related payroll deductions at the District Service Center. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and responsive service in a high-volume public-sector environment.

Responsibilities include updating payroll systems, communicating with courts and employees, maintaining confidential records, and supporting ERP data entries.

Qualifications

• Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Processes garnishments, levies, liens, and related payroll deductions.
• Reviews legal docs, updates payroll systems, and ensures accuracy/compliance.
• Communicates with employees, courts, agencies, attorneys, and staff on garnishment requirements.
• Maintains confidential garnishment records and audit-ready documentation.
• Supports payroll processing, reporting, reconciliation, and regulatory filings.
• Trains staff on payroll data operations and ERP system usage.
• Prepares data reports and training materials.

Skills

Payroll data handling

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential data

Mathematical accuracy

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Specialist Sr - Garnishments to manage court-ordered garnishments and related payroll deductions at the District Service Center. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and responsive service in a high-volume public-sector environment.

Responsibilities include updating payroll systems, communicating with courts and employees, maintaining confidential records, and supporting ERP data entries.