Temporary Payroll Specialist - 12-Month Assignment

DuPage High School District 88; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPage High School District 88, District Office in Addison, IL, seeks a Temporary Payroll Specialist to support all payroll processing activities for a 12-month assignment.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role ensures accurate payroll, compliance with regulations, and the maintenance of confidential employee records while coordinating with benefits, HR, and administrators as needed.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience with processing all payroll phases.
• Ability to respond to complex payroll questions with accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll checks and direct deposit vouchers.
• Reconcile payroll to internal controls each cycle.
• Coordinate payroll with benefits, HR, and administrators.
• Explain payroll procedures and timelines to staff.
• Maintain payroll records and compliance with policies.
• Prepare W-2s and annual reporting.
• Respond to inquiries about payroll processes.
• Support CFO with payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

DuPage High School District 88, District Office in Addison, IL, seeks a Temporary Payroll Specialist to support all payroll processing activities for a 12-month assignment.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role ensures accurate payroll, compliance with regulations, and the maintenance of confidential employee records while coordinating with benefits, HR, and administrators as needed.