Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Paynesville Area Schools is in search of a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. Closing date: July 3, 2026 Position start date: As soon as available. Job Summary Under the direction of the Business Manager, the Payroll/Benefits Specialist is responsible for processing and generating the district's semi-monthly payroll including the verification of pay/benefits, making payment to Business Manager, making payments for various withholdings (e.g., taxes, insurance, retirement, etc.); maintaining all aspects of employee, retiree and post-employment benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, Cobra, flexible spending accounts, HCSP and EAP provisions; updating all employee information, tax, deduction, lane changes, career increments, and other related changes/updates into the master payroll files/schedules. Minimum Qualifications Requires a minimum of an AA Degree in Accounting and 3 years accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll processing experience preferably in a school district setting; or an equivalent level of education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work. Pay Rate $23.87 - $31.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Benefits Health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability insurance HRA HSA VEBA 403B #J-18808-Ljbffr