Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Payroll Specialist, Financial Services |
| Job Title: | Payroll Specialist, Financial Services |
| Reports To: | Payroll Manager |
| Classification: | Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) |
| Wage/Hour Status: | Non-exempt |
| Days: | 230 |
| Salary: | See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 209 |
| Contract: | None |
| Date Revised: | 5/21/2026 |
| Primary Purpose: | Responsible for assisting in processing payroll in accordance with district policies and procedures; assisting district staff on the operations of automated time keeping and payroll financial systems; processing requests for employee information for employees and outside agencies and maintaining employee files in an automated payroll system. |
| Qualifications/Skills: | Education/Certification: - High School Diploma or equivalent.
Special Knowledge/Skills: - Minimum Assessment Standard: Broad knowledge of MS Word and broad knowledge of MS Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use personal computer, computer software, and 10-key calculator/adding machine.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Fluent in English (Speaking and writing).
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Experience:- Two (2) years payroll experience or educational equivalent preferred.
- Automated time reporting experience preferred or equivalent.
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Major Duties and
Responsibilities: | Payroll Accounting: - Accurately calculate hourly and annualized semi-monthly payroll in an automated computer system.
- Accurately calculate and process pay for employees on medical/personal leave.
- Calculate, update, and maintain employee accrued leave banks.
- Calculate final pay for employee resignations, retirements, and terminations.
- Maintain employee W4 and direct deposit information.
- Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and training on the Payroll Financial and Time Keeping systems.
- Assist with balancing and verifying pay, accrual leave days, deductions, and vendor payments.
- Maintain working knowledge of SBISD policies and procedures.
- Participate in cross-training of all payroll and benefit functions including terminations, leaves, salary adjustments, and website controls.
- Assist employees with payroll questions and issues.
- Works closely to resolve payroll issues with other departments, such as Human Resources, Benefits, Workers Compensation, and Technology Services.
Other: - Perform other duties as assigned.
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Supervisory
Responsibilities: | None |
| Equipment Used: | Computer and various office equipment. |
| Working Conditions: | Mental Demands: - Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- Work during periods of district closures when necessary.
- This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Physical Demands: - Repetitive hand motions.
- Prolonged use of the computer.
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| Application Procedure: | Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants. |
Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above. |