Payroll Specialist - Confidential

Hillside Public Schools • New Jersey • Full Time

Posted on Fri, May 22, 2026


  • Position Type:
      Confidentials
  • Date Posted:
      5/22/2026
  • Location:
      Administration Building
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    Applications will be accepted for the position of Confidential Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist will provide fiduciary assistance/support for the Payroll Manager and Business Administrator.  All interested personnel may apply by clicking on to the link: www.applitrack.com/hillsidek12/OnlineApp to complete the application.

    Qualifications:
    -High school diploma required (Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred)
    -Minimum of one year payroll department experience
    -Experience with payroll software and job appropriate technology
    -Strong attention to detail required
    Responsibilities:
    -Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
    -Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
    -Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
    -Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to cutting checks 
    -Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
    -Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
    -Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
    -Verify timekeeping records and consult employees about any discrepancies 
    -Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.   
    -Initiate direct deposits 
    -Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately 
    -Record employee complaints, questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to Payroll manager 

    Salary:
    $45,000 - $55,000

    Benefits for full-time staff include medical, prescription, dental, pension, sick/vacation time

    12-month, Non-aligned, non-tenurable

    **All applications must be submitted on Applitrack for consideration.

    Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer






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