Payroll and Time and Attendance Specialist

Watertown Public Schools • Central, Connecticut • Full Time

Posted on Wed, Jul 1, 2026


  • Position Type:
      Administrative Assistant/Payroll  and Time & Attendance Specialist
  • Date Posted:
      6/30/2026
  • Location:
      Central Office
  • Date Available:
      ASAP
  • Closing Date:
      07/22/2026
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    Payroll and Time & Attendance Specialist

    Position Title: Payroll and Time & Attendance Specialist

    Position Reports To:Superintendent of Schools and Business Manager

    Location:  Central Office     

    Job ID:  #2594

    Internal Close Date: July 8, 2026

    External Close Date: July 22, 2026

    Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

    Required Certifications & Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing experience or related experience in human resources, personnel, or accounting preferred
    • Minimum of two (2) years of clerical or related experience
    • Experience working for a board of education or municipality preferred
    • Experience with iVisions Human Resources and Payroll software modules preferred
    • Experience with time and attendance systems such as TimeClock Plus, AESOP, and Infinite Visions preferred
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
    • Strong understanding of payroll processes, benefits coordination, and employee leave systems
    • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
    • Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and respond promptly to employee and administrative inquiries

    Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

    Payroll Responsibilities

    • Prepare bi-weekly payrolls for certified and non-certified employees
    • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
    • Process payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
    • Assist in the interpretation and implementation of union and non-affiliated contracts
    • Maintain tax tables annually within the payroll system
    • Maintain all personnel earnings records and payroll files, including W-4 documentation
    • Prepare all Federal and State tax reports, including Social Security, Medicare, and Teachers' Retirement Board reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
    • Prepare and distribute W-2 forms in compliance with legal requirements
    • Coordinate voluntary payroll deductions and prepare monthly reporting
    • Maintain payroll records in accordance with audit and compliance requirements
    • Complete severance payment calculations in collaboration with the Business Manager
    • Administer position control within the HR/Payroll system
    • Assist with annual payroll system rollover
    • Assist with annual payroll audits
    • Provide training to staff on HR/Payroll system modules
    • Collaborate with Human Resources to support employee retirement plans (403(b) and 457)
    • Assist with employment verifications, unemployment claims, and third-party payroll-related requests
    • Work collaboratively with HR, benefits, and time and attendance staff during payroll processing

    Time & Attendance Responsibilities

    • Coordinate substitute coverage using the District's absence management system
    • Print and manage daily absence reports and reconcile with payroll/leave systems
    • Set up profiles for new substitutes and provide system instructions
    • Calculate substitute hours biweekly and input into the payroll system
    • Maintain and update employee leave plans
    • Process personal leave requests for certified staff
    • Review and monitor leave requests for hourly employees through the time tracking system
    • Monitor and adjust time records for secretaries and paraprofessionals (including missed punches, holidays, weather days, early dismissals, and schedule changes)
    • Import employee time data into the payroll system on a biweekly basis
    • Run reports from absence management and payroll systems as needed
    • Administer FMLA processes, including eligibility review and preparation of approval/denial letters
    • Provide employees with required documentation for qualifying leaves
    • Oversee Workers' Compensation processes and maintain related records
    • Log and track staff and student accident reports
    • Communicate extended leave information to appropriate personnel
    • Ensure fitness-for-duty certifications are received for employees returning from leave
    • Provide support to the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent as needed
    • Assist with preparation for Board of Education meetings

    Additional Duties

    • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Business Manager, or Director of Operations, Curriculum, and Instruction 

    Terms of Employment

    • 12-month position
    • 37.5 hours per week
    • Compensation in accordance with the Local #1303-134 of Council #4 agreement

    All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.

    *District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.

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