Note: This position is represented by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Union (PFT). If the successful candidate is new to PFT the starting salary will be $36,086 with annual increases per the PFT contract.
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Processes work in the central office. Performs a variety of duties pertaining to the preparation and adjustment phases of a complex integrated payroll system. Responds to inquiries from employees which may require conducting research and/or contacting other offices for information.
Essential Functions
All specialties
• Examines records, transactions, and other related documents to obtain information.
• Reviews and analyzes problems.
• Notifies all concerned and involved parties of findings and solutions.
• Provides assistance to employees with respect to payroll related problems.
• When necessary, refers problems to appropriate District personnel for resolution; follows-up with staff in other offices to ensure that customer complaints are handled in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the complainant.
• Provides assistance to lower level processing clerks.
Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of full-time, paid computerized payroll processing experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
All specialties
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
o standard payroll regulations, practices and procedures.
o computerized payroll processing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to:
o handle difficult situations in a professional and courteous manner.
o learn to interpret and apply contractual provisions as related to payroll operations.
o maintain accurate records.
o learn EXCEL and prepare spreadsheets.
o effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in The School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s 200,000 school-aged children. Located in a historic and culturally rich setting, we are a racially and ethnically diverse community committed to education. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with students, schools, and communities and who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment, and vision. Will you join us?
Our Mission
The mission of The School District of Philadelphia is to provide a high-quality education that prepares, ensures, and empowers all students to achieve their full intellectual and social potential in order to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.
Our Vision
The School District of Philadelphia will deliver on the right of every child in Philadelphia to an excellent public school education and ensure all children graduate from high school ready to succeed.
The key word in this vision is “right.” The District exists to deliver on the civil right of every child to a strong, lifelong foundation.