Payroll Specialist

Job Goal: To support the effective administration of the financial operations of Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District through the accurate, timely, and confidential processing of payroll. The individual is expected to exercise a high degree of accuracy, accountability, discretion, and integrity in all payroll- related matters and to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements. Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District operate as two separate school districts: Somerset Public Schools, serving grades PreK-8, and Somerset Berkley Regional School District, serving grades 9-12. Together, the districts employ approximately 575 employees. As a result, the position is responsible for processing and maintaining two separate biweekly payrolls.

Payroll Responsibilities: Manage and administer district payroll to ensure that staff are paid accurately and in a timely manner Plan and manage payroll-related projects Verify time records, make appropriate correcting entries prior to processing Maintain and update payroll records Develop annual pay schedules and distribute Communicate payroll information to staff Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations Must be able to communicate with the community, staff and team members in a positive and helpful manner Assist in Developing procedures and policies to increase efficiency within the department Compile timesheet and data enter in the Harpers Payroll Processing System Verify appropriate school budget lines and various grant Reconcile and verify data prior to electronically submitting each district payroll Liaisons with municipal Finance office to coordinate and complete payroll-related transactions and share/receive information- some information may be sensitive and confidential Prepare biweekly payroll warrants for signatures Prepare payroll data for the District Treasurer and MA Teachers Retirement System Maintaining Employee deductions (bi-weekly and updated annually) such as but not limited to: Voluntary Employee Benefits, Bristol County Retiree Contributions & Reporting, Tax Withholding, etc. Calculate employee separation payout Assist with monthly, quarterly and end-of-year payroll accruals Respond to employee payroll inquiries promptly, professionally, and accurately, providing timely resolution and appropriate follow-up as needed Update employee compensation earning annually per their respective contract Performs various related office duties as assigned.