**Position Title:** Senior Technician, Payroll **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Salary Grade, if non-union:** SG16 **Pay Grade, if union:** **Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:** Non-Union **Our Mission:** The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity. **Custom Job Purpose:** This position exists to perform work directly with the Director of Payroll. Assists in payroll functions, corrections, monitoring, and updating automated records and procedures. May include supervisory responsibilities in assisting the administration of payroll for the school district. **Essential Functions of this Job** Supervises and reviews the preparation and maintenance of payroll records created by payroll staff. Verify for accuracy any payroll data and other information for salary formulation received from Human Resources. Works closely with Human Resources and employees to resolve issues. Research, analyze, document, and writes up Florida Retirement system Fatal Errors for data input into the system. Research, analyze, document, and writes up adjustments for withholding calculations as it relates to the Department of Revenue's Child Support Withholding, calculation rules for bonuses, lump sum payments and distribution of terminal payments. Analyzes, tracks, and collects on terminated employee claims via letters and phone contact. Prepares and reports unemployment employee tax information to the Florida Department of Revenue. Maintains accurate reports for teacher lead monies as it relates to including the payments on W2s. Maintains accurate reports for Provisional Substitutes for transfers to Regular teaching status or separation. Calculates new Provisional Substitutes salaries for equalized payments. Works closely with the Director of Payroll to create procedures for special activity reports. Supervises all summer school payments and reports. Works with the SAP Business Analyst team to recommend changes for the Payroll Department automated system. Serves as liaison between Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits and the SAP Business team. Trains and assists Payroll Department staff in maintenance of accurate automated payroll records. Communicates effectively with other departments, schools, employees, state agencies and vendors by phone and email. Secures printing of various forms and schedules, assists Director of Payroll and Specialist-Payroll Accountant as needed. **Non-Essential Functions of this Job** Performs other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Considerable knowledge of payroll systems, policies and administration. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Proficient in the use of the computer and other office machines. Ability to set priorities and manage time. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to perform well under the pressures of deadlines. Ability to direct employees and step in and complete assigned duties when necessary. Bilingual/biliterate preferred. **Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements** Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED. Three years' experience in a payroll capacity in the public or private sector is preferred. **Work Context:** Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public. **Physical Environment:** Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds. **Local Code:** 10268 **EEO5:** 44 The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.