Payroll Specialist

Full Time
Sauk Rapids, MN
Posted
Job description
    JobID: 2910

    Position Type:
    Non-Instructional Support/Payroll Clerk
    Date Posted:
    4/28/2023
    Location:
    Sauk Rapids-Rice District Services
    Posting # 2910

    The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. Located in Sauk Rapids, MN, minutes from downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is an integral part of the Sauk Rapids and Rice communities, providing quality programs to over 4,500 students.
    Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools believe in:
    - A culture of high quality and effective instruction
    • Partnerships and collaboration
    • Student and staff well-being
    • High student achievement
    • Stewardship of Resources
    • Equitable education
    Job Summary:
    Process payroll, tax, and time and attendance records and provide administrative support including employee consultation and compiling and analyzing payroll data. Duties performed under the supervision of the Director of Business Services.

    Primary Responsibilities:
    • Prepares and processes semi-monthly payroll for approximately 700 district employees
    • Performs accurate processing, reporting, and timely payment of voluntary, statutory, and contract-related deductions, including federal and state taxes, group insurance, union dues, and 403(b) withholdings
    • Prepares and submits semi-monthy, quarterly, and annual reports on FICA, TRA, PERA, Unemployment Compensation, State and Federal withholding, and W-2s
    • Works closely with AP/Benefits Specialist to ensure employees are enrolled in voluntary benefits and employee deductions are calculated correctly
    • Ensures compliance with collective bargaining and other employee agreements
    • Monitors position changes within the district and updates corresponding systems
    • Maintains employee payroll information and corresponds with employees regarding wages, deductions direct deposit, retirement, benefits, etc.
    • Administers employee self-service system as it relates to payroll and benefits
    • Manages Frontline Time & Attendance
    • Assists with year-end processing and providing reports for financial audit
    • Helps with phone coverage if needed
    • Other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications:
    • 2-year post-secondary training in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources or related fields
    • Minimum of 2-years of experience in payroll, accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Experience utilizing accounting software and/or HR/Payroll systems
    • Proven proficiency in technology and spreadsheet skills
    • Must apply significant attention to detail and accuracy, and maintain strict confidentiality of personnel related information
    • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with employees at all levels of the District as well as people outside of the District.
    • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with District Office staff and identify areas of efficiency and process improvement to help accomplish the goals of the District
    • Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules policies, regulations, and labor contract language

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience with payroll processing in a Minnesota public school district

    Contract:
    • Full-time position
    • 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Monday through Friday
    • 12 months per year (249 work days, 11 holidays)
    • Health, Dental, Vision, 125 (Flex) Plan, and 403b benefits available
    • Salary will be based on qualifications

    Deadline:
    Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career through May 19, 2023.

    Note:
    Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.

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