Payroll Specialist II

TITLE:                       Payroll Specialist II

REPORTS TO:        Director of Accounting

JOB SUMMARY:        The Payroll Specialist II supports the payroll function by maintaining support staff payroll records, processing time worked, and assisting in payroll preparation and verification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process and maintain accurate support staff payroll records including but not limited to onboarding, leave of absence cases, workman's compensation, terminations, and more
• Process and maintain staff deductions including credit union, direct deposit, tax withholding, union dues, United Way, and more
• Ensure compliance with wage and liability reporting for state and federal laws
• Ensure compliance with CBA's along with federal and state guidelines and established practices
• Assist with data collection and processing time worked for payment each pay period including electronic and paper timesheets
• Generate financial reports as needed
• Collaborate with appropriate parties during projects
• Assist with developing and documenting procedures on new projects
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance and data integrity
• Respond to inquiries as needed
• Accurately compute wages and deductions
• Assist in verifying payroll proforma (pre-payroll reports), including time and absence entries and system warnings
• Check payroll entries for completeness and accuracy prior to processing
• Support annual salary updates
• Serve as backup to the Payroll Specialist I as needed
• Assign additional duties and projects as needed in the payroll department
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION 

• BS or BA degree
• 1-3 years of comparable knowledge and skills gained through work experience

EXPERIENCE

• Payroll experience preferred
• Tyler software preferred
• UKG software preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to function effectively as a member of the central office.
• Ability to bring ideas and work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:  Work is performed in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to noise, hazards, or extreme conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The work year for this position is 12 months.  The salary is based on LUDA market comparisons as determined by the Superintendent or his/her designee. 

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District Classified Director Performance Evaluation process.

SALARY RANGE: $50,000-$60,000

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent Day Care accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
• IMRF contribution included in base salary
• 403B
• Yearly professional development allotment

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District Classified Director Performance Evaluation process.

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