Our department provides service and support to employees of the District by processing employee paychecks. We also assist employees with insurance benefits, retirement and Workers’ Compensation and support a safe work environment.
Payroll
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We process the District's payroll on a semi-monthly basis (15th and 30th of each month). All employees are paid on the same schedule regardless of their position with the District. An average payroll run has 9,900 employees with a gross cost exceeding $14,000,000.
All employees are required to use direct deposit - they must have completed a direct deposit authorization form. Taxes withheld on paychecks are based on IRS W4 form information. To better understand this form or to complete/submit a revised form, we have a blank W4 form and instructions.
To maintain accurate information in our payroll records, you can update your name or address at your school or by completing a Universal name/address change form. Your Social Security card must match your name on District payroll records. For specific payroll questions or concerns, you can e-mail us: payroll@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Employee Benefits (Insurance)
Summary of Benefits Provided/Available for District Employees
With almost 7,000 employees eligible for benefits, the District works hard to provide accurate information on a variety of insurance plans. We assist employees from the time they enroll through separation or retirement from the District. Employees can enroll and participate in Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability and Long Term Care insurance through the State Employee Insurance Program
In addition to the State program, the District offers term life, universal life, short term disability, and cancer/critical illness plans. The District has a separate Benefits web site to help employees understand and verify their current coverage. For specific benefits questions, you can e-mail us: benefits@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Retirement
Retirement participation is either mandatory or optional depending on the position and terms of employment with the District. For most positions, participation is mandatory with a fixed contribution of 6.5%. You can be a member of the SC Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) which is offered and administered through four companies: TIAA-CREF, AIG VALIC, The Hartord and METLIFE. We also offer additional retirement savings through pre-tax, payroll deduction contributions for several companies (see list of vendors).
Safety/Loss Prevention and Workers’ Compensation
We assist locations in providing a safe working environment. On-site safety evaluations are performed by a safety professional and locations are provided a summary of proactive recommendations for improvement. We also support compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines such as OSHA, Workers’ Compensation and Fire Safety. Workers' Compensation Website.