What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0134 Payroll Specialist - Business Services0134 position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R- 0134 Reference# 9976701575200
Posting Date: April 14, 2025
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Payroll Specialist
Business Services
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Payroll Specialistis responsible for assisting in all activities regarding the management of employee compensation within AIDB. You will undertake a variety of tasks such as entering payroll information, calculating wages and making payments.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s Payroll Department continue to meet compliance standards. You will thrive in a self-driven environment and work equally well with both management and team members. Your objectivity and outside perspective are pivotal in understanding the issues of payroll and defining the systems workflows that effectively correct those problems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
· Minimum of two years’ experience in payroll, benefits and human resources processes.
· Minimum three years of data entry experience
· Minimum three years of Microsoft software specifically in Microsoft Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Harris School Solution (Nextgen) experience.
- Minimum 5 year’s payroll experience.
- Educational course work related to payroll.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS.
- Flexibility in work hours to include nights and weekend.
- Must possess understanding of internal controls and basic accounting principles.
- Keep up to date knowledge of payroll laws, personnel policies, practices and procedures.
- Limited travel to obtain specialized skills or information.
- Sign language proficiency level of according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB
The annual employment period will be 260 days to include such holidays, sick leave, insurance benefits, and other benefits as are established by the President and the Board of Trustees.
Benefits:
· Health, dental, and vision insurance available-Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
· Deferred compensation options available
· Paid time off
SALARY: $22.22 - $26.72 Scale C5 Rank46 (260 Days)
Direct deposit is required.
This is not an exempt position, and is subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 28,2025
This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.35 - $25.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $26
