The Payroll Assistant I performs basic accounting and clerical work related to processing the Milwaukee Public Schools payroll on a bi-weekly basis.

Salary Range: $35,373 - $49,010

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 pm on Monday, December 19, 2022. A resume and three (3) letters of recommendation must be attached to the completed application. Each letter must be manually signed by its author and dated less than one (1) year old. Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment by the Board of School Directors is contingent upon a passing criminal background check, a passing drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. Non-MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

• An Associate’s degree or post-high school training, preferably in Accounting, Payroll, or Human Resources is required.
• Two years of previous experience working in a high-volume, customer-focused area is required.
• PeopleSoft experience is desired.
• Equivalent combinations of job-related coursework and experience may also be considered.
  

• Calculates hours worked from time documents, production reports, and other written sources. Makes changes as necessary.
• Maintains payroll-related records. Responds to inquiries regarding pay and deduction policies and practices.
• Inputs data into a computerized payroll system.
• Processes adjustments to pay, to include additional pay categories.
• Responds to inquiries at the customer service window.
• Completes employee verifications for mortgages and other financial transactions.
• Actively supports the Five Priorities for Success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Department of Human Capital. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best-qualified candidates.