SPECIALIST, PAYROLL

Broward County Public Schools; Lauderdale (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in FT LAUDERDALE is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure timely processing of payroll data and resolve issues to guarantee accurate compensation for employees.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in payroll or accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory GED completion.
• Minimum of three years, with the last five years in payroll/accounting responsibilities.
• Ability to process payroll-related documents timely and accurately and prepare reports.
• Good analytical and communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Requires the use of judgment in making minor decisions.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with payroll contacts to ensure payroll data is processed in a timely manner and troubleshoot payroll issues and errors to ensure employees are compensated accurately.

Skills

Payroll

Accounting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID: 24590

Work Location: PAYROLL

City: FT LAUDERDALE

POSITION GOAL

Work collaboratively with payroll contacts to ensure payroll data is processed in a timely manner and troubleshoot payroll issues and errors to ensure employees are compensated accurately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• A minimum of three (3) years, with the last five (5) years of experience in payroll/accounting job responsibilities.
• Ability to process payroll-related documents in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and prepare reports from the data accumulated from the records.
• Good analytical and communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Requires the use of judgment in making minor decisions.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: MM-118

Advertisement Window: 09/10/2026 -Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 247/248 Day Cal

Pay Grade:GRADE 18

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate -$25.93-$39.74per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range