Coordinator of Payroll-Compensation
Stafford County Public Schools • Stafford, VA • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Job Information
| Job Title: | Coordinator of Payroll |
| Department: | Financial Services |
| Reports To: | Assistant Director of Payroll |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
| Work Calendar: | All 12 Month Staff |
| Salary Scale: | Administrative Salary Scale |
Job Summary and Purpose
Manages employee onboarding and offboarding by coordinating activities necessary for the accurate salary and benefit set-up for new, existing and terminating employees. Investigates and resolves employee payroll concerns. Trains department and school based payroll staff on processes and procedures. Interprets School Board Policies and Regulations, making recommendations regarding specific situations related to employee pay and leave.Work Objectives/Essential Functions
- Coordinates with Human Resources and appropriate Payroll and Benefits staff to assure needed personnel actions are entered and processed in a timely manner.
- Calculates contracted daily, monthly, and annual pay amounts and enters them in the payroll system.
- Calculates contract payoff information for employees who are not completing their employment terms and processes this information in the payroll system.
- Executes all steps of new hire, job change, and termination personnel actions.
- Facilitates and maintains communication with employees regarding their salary payments.
- Provides information to employees regarding their monthly salary allotment or payoff as necessary.
- Verifies and balances compensation changes with payroll entries.
- Verifies time and leave reports submitted from schools and departments, and makes changes as needed.
- Facilitates training for new school and department based leave entry employees.
- Processes and maintains leave records.
- Maintains appropriate compensation records and files.
Education and Experience
| Education Attainment (Required): | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Education Attainment (Preferred): | Associates or Bachelor’s degree |
| Relevant Experience (Required): | Minimum of two (2) years of related experience. In-depth knowledge of compensation calculations. |
| Relevant Experience (Preferred): | |
| Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): | Supplemental courses in bookkeeping, accounting, Human Resources, or relevant fields. |
| Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): |
Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) certification SHRM- CP certification |
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Payroll processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Stafford County School Board financial management policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard accounting principles, terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
- Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment necessary for maintaining records.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
- Ability to work with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs..
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
- Ability to organize and perform work independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines for all work, even when working on multiple projects.
- Ability to show sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.
Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees
- Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
- Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
- Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
- Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
- Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
- Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
- Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.
Weight Demands
| Weight Demands | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting – 1–25 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting – 26–50 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting – 50+ lbs | X | ||
| Carrying – 1–25 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying – 26–50 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying – 50+ lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs | X |
Physical Demands
| Physical Demands | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing | X | ||
| Sitting | X | ||
| Walking | X | ||
| Reaching | X | ||
| Turning/Twisting | X | ||
| Balancing/Climbing | X | ||
| Stooping/Kneeling | X | ||
| Crouching/Crawling | X |
Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)
| Job Family: | COORDINATOR SERVICE 12 |
| Calendar: | ALL 12 MONTH STAFF |
| Pay Structure: | ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCALE |
| Position: | 915022007 |
| FLSA Status: | EXEMPT |
| Job Grade: | A06 |
| Job Code: | 0022 |
| Status: | ACTIVE |
This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.