VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: 5/9/2024

POSITION: Payroll Specialist

SALARY RANGE: Grade 70/71, Range $43,524 - $54,984 Annually

LOCATION: Simpson Building

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

REPORTS TO: Payroll Supervisor

OVERVIEW: Johnston County Schools is a rapidly growing public school district located southeast of Raleigh. We educate over 38,000 students with over 4,400 employees at 48 schools and an annual budget that exceeds $450M. We seek a highly motivated individual to join our Finance Department as a Payroll Specialist.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to pay for NC public school employees.
• Set up new/changed employee information in the payroll system.
• Prepare and submit the monthly retirement report for the NC Retirement System.
• Review and correct salary exceptions as reported by the Department of Public Instruction.
• Process payroll adjustment entries (202’s and BUD’s) as provided by the Finance Officer or Payroll Supervisor.
• Process timesheets and Timekeeper records for payroll.
• Review all payroll entries and records for accuracy.
• Compute and create pay records for overtime, supplements, longevity and miscellaneous pay.
• Manage and review payroll for schools and departments.
• Assist with public records requests and other reports as assigned.
• Review and process leave requests.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.
• Assist the Risk Management Director with providing pay and budget code information as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACCEPTABLE KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A High School Diploma is required. A two-year or four-year business degree, certificate, or equivalent, is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Basic knowledge of wage and hour laws, FLSA, etc. is helpful.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel and central office staff.
• Ability to coordinate, plan, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other stakeholders.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Pay range of $43,524 - $54,984 annually depending upon relevant experience and education
• State Employees and Teachers Retirement Plan
• State Employees Health Plan
• Dental, vision, disability and other benefits offered
• Holidays off with pay, annual leave, and sick leave
• Extensive training opportunities

DEADLINE: Open until filled

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.