Payroll

Head of the Department:

Payroll Director, Kimberley L. Womack

Mission Statement:

The Payroll Office is a dedicated team of professionals committed to the goals and mission of Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools). To this end, we strive to provide exceptional service to all City Schools staff in the payment of their wages. We are responsible for assuring that employees are paid timely and accurately and that all payments and withholdings are made in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Vision Statement

The Payroll Office will always support City Schools as it works to achieve its mission. We will provide guidance, support and leadership in respect to our professionalism and knowledge of payroll practices making sure that City Schools stays in compliance with payroll and taxation issues. We will be receptive and responsive to employees’ and other departments’ needs.

Our vision will be accomplished by:

• Fulfilling the Payroll Office’s mission statement
• Providing cost-effective payroll processing that is accurate, timely and
  in compliance with the policy of City Schools and all Federal and State tax agencies
• Maintaining a high-level of involvement and quality communications
  with the Human Resources Department and other departments to
  ensure that service is responsive to each department’s particular
  needs and is supportive of each department’s goals
• Providing system-wide communication and training in usage and
  interpretation of systems and City Schools payroll policies while enhancing employee developmental opportunities
• Continuing the departmental education in regards to technology
• Exploring every available avenue to convey information to our
  customers

CORE VALUES

• Confidentiality – We will always respect your privacy and the privacy of
  your personal information. In those situations where we are legally bound
  to divulge your personal information, we will limit the release of your data
  to that which is covered by the rules of compliance
• Individuality/Empathy – We understand that each employee is unique
  and makes a distinct contribution to City Schools. We will always begin by first trying to understand your concerns from your point of view
• Teamwork – We will always work together to support the needs of the
  employee, the department, the division and each other. Our efforts will
  always support city schools initiatives to achieve its mission and goals
• Honesty – We are truthful in all we say and all we do. We are consistent
  in our application of policies and procedures for individual employees
• Accuracy/Timeliness – We pay all employees the amount they are due
  on the schedule that are due to be paid. If a mistake occurs, regardless
  of the source of the problem, we will fix it
• Trust/Accountability – We will always behave in a manner that deserves
  your trust and your respect. You can be confident that we apply the
  department policies and procedures consistently, fairly and accurately
  across all employees

Contact Information:

Phone Number: 410-396-8853/8854
Fax Number: 410-625-0321
Email: Payroll@bcps.k12.md.us
Hours of operation: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Address:
Baltimore City Public Schools
200 East North Avenue
Room 114
Baltimore, MD 21202