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Coordinator of Payroll-Compensation

Stafford County Public Schools

Job Location:

Stafford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Job Information

Job Title:	Coordinator of Payroll
Department:	Financial Services
Reports To:	Assistant Director of Payroll
FLSA Status:	Exempt
Work Calendar:	All 12 Month Staff
Salary Scale:	Administrative Salary Scale

Job Summary and Purpose

Manages employee onboarding and offboarding by coordinating activities necessary for the accurate salary and benefit set-up for new existing and terminating employees. Investigates and resolves employee payroll concerns. Trains department and school based payroll staff on processes and procedures. Interprets School Board Policies and Regulations making recommendations regarding specific situations related to employee pay and leave.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

Coordinates with Human Resources and appropriate Payroll and Benefits staff to assure needed personnel actions are entered and processed in a timely manner.
Calculates contracted daily monthly and annual pay amounts and enters them in the payroll system.
Calculates contract payoff information for employees who are not completing their employment terms and processes this information in the payroll system.
Executes all steps of new hire job change and termination personnel actions.
Facilitates and maintains communication with employees regarding their salary payments.
Provides information to employees regarding their monthly salary allotment or payoff as necessary.
Verifies and balances compensation changes with payroll entries.
Verifies time and leave reports submitted from schools and departments and makes changes as needed.
Facilitates training for new school and department based leave entry employees.
Processes and maintains leave records.
Maintains appropriate compensation records and files.

Education and Experience

Education Attainment (Required):	High school diploma or equivalent
Education Attainment (Preferred):	Associates or Bachelors degree
Relevant Experience (Required):	Minimum of two (2) years of related -depth knowledge of compensation calculations.
Relevant Experience (Preferred):
Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required):	Supplemental courses in bookkeeping accounting Human Resources or relevant fields.
Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred):	Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) certification SHRM- CP certification

Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Payroll processes and procedures.
Knowledge of Stafford County School Board financial management policies and procedures.
Knowledge of standard accounting principles terminology methods procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of standard office procedures practices and equipment.
Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment necessary for maintaining records.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
Ability to work with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs..
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
Ability to organize and perform work independently.
Ability to meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects.
Ability to show sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
Maintain a clean neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students colleagues and the general public.
Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
Comply with all division policies and regulations including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands

Weight Demands	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently
Lifting 125 lbs			X
Lifting 2650 lbs		X
Lifting 50 lbs	X
Carrying 125 lbs			X
Carrying 2650 lbs		X
Carrying 50 lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling 125 lbs			X
Pushing/Pulling 2650 lbs		X
Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs	X

Physical Demands

Physical Demands	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently
Standing			X
Sitting			X
Walking			X
Reaching			X
Turning/Twisting			X
Balancing/Climbing			X
Stooping/Kneeling			X
Crouching/Crawling			X

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)

Job Family:	COORDINATOR SERVICE 12
Calendar:	ALL 12 MONTH STAFF
Pay Structure:	ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCALE
Position:
FLSA Status:	EXEMPT
Job Grade:	A06
Job Code:	0022
Status:	ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature essential functions and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.

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