Job Description

Specialist Sr - Garnishments

REPORTS TO: Director II - Payroll

SALARY: $51,624 - $62,197

PAY GRADE: 706

DUTY DAYS: 239

PCN: 26741

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

Supports work that employees experience directly: accurate pay, reliable benefits, responsive leave and compliance support, and clear processes for sensitive employment and payroll questions. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in accurate work, responsive service, and consistent follow-through in a high-volume public-sector environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Processes court-ordered garnishments, child-support orders, levies, liens, tax withholding updates, and related payroll deductions.
• Reviews legal documentation, updates payroll systems, calculates deduction amounts, and monitors active orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicates with employees, courts, agencies, attorneys, and internal staff regarding garnishment requirements and documentation.
• Maintains confidential garnishment records, correspondence, direct deposit updates, withholding forms, and audit-ready documentation.
• Supports payroll processing, reporting, reconciliation, and issues resolutions related to deductions and regulatory filings.
• Supports the collection and entry of function/supplemental pay codes in ERP system.
• Trains staff in Payroll and other business units on data operational activities.
• Assists in preparation of data reports, training materials, business presentations, publications, and other educational materials.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Skill in researching and interpreting relevant data.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matter of sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to develop and maintain systems documentation and technical assistance manuals.
• Ability to detect and resolve problems in application software.
• Ability to collect and evaluate data and prepare recommendations based upon such information.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travels to school district buildings, professional meetings, and student homes.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
• Certification/License:
• None
• Experience:
• 5 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a related field required.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.