Payroll Specialist

Hollister School District • Hollister, California • Full Time • $31.21–$31.21 / hour

Posted on Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Job Summary

Job Summary

Location: District Office - Business Under the general direction of the Manager (Fiscal Services), performs a variety of the more complex record-keeping assignments for payroll and payroll auditing; prepares, maintains, audits, and verifies payrolls and supporting documents and records for classified and certificated employees. Receives supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Compile, prepare and check statistical and payroll reports; use independent judgement and problem solving as related to implementation of the District's payroll compensation policies and accompanying recordkeeping procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications

Employment Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalency required. Any combination equivalent to at least two years of college with an emphasis in accounting is desirable. Knowledge of basic principles, methods and practices of statistics, bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping; accounting methods and requirements as related to payroll tax deductions and public school payroll systems; operation of computers and standard office machines; proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling. Ability to perform complex payroll functions; review timesheets, calculate compensation rates and prepare reports; apply rules and regulations to practical situations; perform complex mathematical calculations accurately and rapidly; assemble and organize data and prepare worksheets and reports; type accurately at 40 to 50 words per minute; communicate effectively in oral and written form; understand and carry out directions in an independent manner; handle high stress levels; maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

This posting is currently for in-house applicants only for the Hollister School District - Business Department. Required Documents: Resume Letters of Recommendation High School Diploma or GED Equivalency (must attach a copy).

Requirements / Qualifications

Employment Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalency required. Any combination equivalent to at least two years of college with an emphasis in accounting is desirable. Knowledge of basic principles, methods and practices of statistics, bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping; accounting methods and requirements as related to payroll tax deductions and public school payroll systems; operation of computers and standard office machines; proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling. Ability to perform complex payroll functions; review timesheets, calculate compensation rates and prepare reports; apply rules and regulations to practical situations; perform complex mathematical calculations accurately and rapidly; assemble and organize data and prepare worksheets and reports; type accurately at 40 to 50 words per minute; communicate effectively in oral and written form; understand and carry out directions in an independent manner; handle high stress levels; maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

This posting is currently for in-house applicants only for the Hollister School District - Business Department. Required Documents: Resume Letters of Recommendation High School Diploma or GED Equivalency (must attach a copy).

Comments and Other Information

The Hollister School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact Title IX Compliance Officer: Kip Ward, Deputy Superintendent; 2690 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023; (831) 630-6300; kward@hesd.org.

Comments and Other Information


The Hollister School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact Title IX Compliance Officer: Kip Ward, Deputy Superintendent; 2690 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023; (831) 630-6300; kward@hesd.org. Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.

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