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Trinity Basin Preparatory Public Schools · 19 hours ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Trinity Basin Preparatory Public Schools is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all district employees. The role also involves supporting state and federal reporting requirements, managing payroll-related data integrations, and ensuring compliance with TRS and IRS guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with district policies and applicable regulations

Maintain and update employee payroll records, deductions, benefits, and wage adjustments

Audit timekeeping records, leave balances, stipends, and supplemental pay entries for accuracy

Review payroll exceptions and resolve discrepancies in coordination with HR and campus administration

Perform monthly and quarterly payroll reconciliations, including validation of wages, benefits, deductions, employer contributions, and liability accounts

Prepare payroll tax reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and upload filings to the appropriate state and federal portals

Submit payment instructions for payroll-related tax disbursements and other statutory remittances

Support the PEIMS Coordinator with employee-related submissions, including data verification, coding, and correction of payroll-related elements

Ensure payroll components align with TEA, state, and federal reporting definitions and timelines

Coordinate with TRS for employee contributions, membership changes, and reporting requirements

Review TRS reports and reconcile discrepancies with HR and Finance

Serve as a point of contact for TRS-related payroll issues

Utilize Skyward (or other district ERP systems) to process payroll, maintain records, and generate reports

Assist with system updates, payroll calendar setup, and configuration related to payroll operations

Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with internal controls

Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, timesheets, and tax forms

Coordinate with HR on new hire onboarding, terminations, and updates related to employee status

Support Finance with year-end close, audit requests, and other payroll documentation needs

Qualification

Payroll experiencePayroll laws compliancePayroll/HRIS systemsTRS reporting experienceMicrosoft ExcelPEIMS familiarityAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceAttention to detailTeam collaboration