FYPayroll Specialist, and Retiree Service Center/Ad Closes
Listed on 2025-12-01
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HR/Recruitment
FY26:
Payroll Specialist, Employee and Retiree Service Center
8 hours/12 months, Ad Closes on 11/3/2025
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Payroll Specialist, Employee and Retiree Service Center role at Montgomery County Public Schools
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Summary Description
Under general supervision of the payroll supervisor, will process payroll and Attendance Collection System (PACS) attendance, payroll, and leave processes, with strong understanding to troubleshoot as necessary.
Calculates leave payoffs including 403(b) deductions, overused leave upon termination or retirement, and determines billing status.
Submits, processes, and reviews yearly updates such as special payments, union dues updates, time accrual updates, etc.
Participates in testing related to changes in procedures and systems implementation.
Explains payroll policy, procedures, and provides guidance to current employees, retirees, and ERSC staff.
Provides support to the payroll team and supervisor.
Job Grade
: 19
Organization
:
Offices
Primary Location
:
Rockville
Schedule
:
Full-time, 12 working months, Day Job
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
:
- Thorough knowledge of payroll processes, MCPS policies, negotiated agreements, tax laws, 403(b) limits, and pensions.
- Ability to calculate federal, FICA, state, and local taxes, and pensions.
- Commitment to confidentiality of private information.
- High motivation, discipline, and excellent customer‑focused service and documentation.
- Strong knowledge of Lawson HRIS, Absence Management, MHC software, PC skills, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
- Ability to generate reports through reporting software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise independent initiative and perform recurring assignments.
- Ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
Education, Training, Experience
:
- Associate’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in payroll and leave.
- Three or more years experience working in Montgomery County Public Schools or other public educational institution in public human resources administration.
- Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience may be considered.
Salary
: $70,000.00–$85,000.00 (Rockville) and $65,000.00–$77,000.00 (Washington, DC).
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