Formal training in the area of payroll preparation and payroll requirements helpful Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to payroll regulations Knowledge of timekeeping, payroll, and recordkeeping practices Knowledge of Federal withholding/Medicare/FICA withholding computations, computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, processing payroll transactions Knowledge of TRS reporting Knowledge of Federal payroll reporting Skill in the use of keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Financial and Timekeeping Systems (Tyler MUNIS and KRONOS preferred), and web based data management systems and software packages Skill in proofreading, reconciliation, account balancing, and reporting large volume of numbers Skill in basics mathematical calculations, data entry, and detailed numerical/clerical work Skill in processing a high volume of transactions Skill in English grammar, spelling and punctuation (written and verbal) and proofreading Skill in processing a high volume of transactions Skill in analyzing payroll activities and applying appropriate resolution to problem situations Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy and provide a high level of customer service to administrators, District officials, parents, co-workers, and vendors Reports to: Payroll Manager School/Department: Financial Services Division Pay Grade: Office Professional/CS8 Work Days: 226 Wage/hour status: Non-Exempt Created/revised: June 2021 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description Senior Payroll Specialist Page 2 of 4. Experience: Five years of experience with business exposure in any combination of payroll, accounts payable, accounting or bookkeeping; school district or government experience is preferred Experience in an administrative lead role within a financial/human resource setting preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Payroll. HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description Senior Payroll Specialist Page 1 of 4. Primary Purpose: Provide payroll processing support in the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of the District payroll as related but not limited to the campuses and departments consisting of the salaried and hourly workforce.