Senior Payroll Specialist – Illinois School District

Township High School District 211

Palatine (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Township High School District 211 seeks a Payroll Coordinator to oversee complex payroll in an Illinois public school setting, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. The role requires a degree and 5+ years of payroll experience, with proficiency in Tyler School ERP Pro and Excel.

Strong math and analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage deadlines are essential. Benefits follow the same benefit package as Support Staff Contract Benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher required.
  • Minimum of five years payroll experience, preferably in IL public school.
  • Extensive experience with payroll and accounting software, preferably Tyler Pro (Infinite Visions).
  • Strong math aptitude for accurate payroll calculations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; Excel preferred.
  • Knowledge of TRS or IMRF.
  • Excellent customer service, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Sound judgment, trustworthiness and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies, procedures and processes.
  • Overtime availability during peak periods.

Responsibilities

  • See attached job description

Skills

Math aptitude
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Tyler Technology School ERP Pro (Infinite Visions)
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Township High School District 211 seeks a Payroll Coordinator to oversee complex payroll in an Illinois public school setting, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. The role requires a degree and 5+ years of payroll experience, with proficiency in Tyler School ERP Pro and Excel.

Strong math and analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage deadlines are essential. Benefits follow the same benefit package as Support Staff Contract Benefits.

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