Senior Payroll Coordinator

Fort Worth ISD; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Payroll Coordinator at the District Service Center to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees. The role ensures compliance with laws and policies, maintains records, and resolves discrepancies. Reports to the Senior Officer - Payroll and Benefits.

Salary range: $74,735–$90,043, Exempt, 239 duty days, pay grade 403. Responsibilities include auditing timekeeping, updating records for hires and terminations, distributing payroll reports, and

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma, GED, or TxCHSE required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 3–7 years in Payroll, Timekeeping, HR operations, ERP platforms, or data management.
• FWISD experience preferred as part of approved combinations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and processes payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Audits and validates timekeeping, attendance, leave, and payroll data prior to processing.
• Maintains employee payroll records including hires, terminations, transfers, and pay rate changes.
• Responds to employee and supervisor inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and deductions.
• Collaborates with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Timekeeping

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma / GED / TxCHSE

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Payroll Coordinator at the District Service Center to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees. The role ensures compliance with laws and policies, maintains records, and resolves discrepancies. Reports to the Senior Officer - Payroll and Benefits.

Salary range: $74,735–$90,043, Exempt, 239 duty days, pay grade 403. Responsibilities include auditing timekeeping, updating records for hires and terminations, distributing payroll reports, and