Payroll Specialist

Position Type:
Business/Finance Department/Payroll Specialist

Date Posted:
7/13/2026

Location:
Administration Center

Closing Date:
until filled
We are currently accepting applications for a Payroll Analyst position in our Finance department. If interested please complete and submit an application.


A payroll specialist is a key individual in the business office and plays an important role in day to day functions. This position requires that an individual maintain professionalism when dealing with all customer groups and have excellent organizational skills. It is important that the payroll specialist is familiar with many functions of the school district in order to give accurate information to the many staff and patrons with whom he/she comes in contact. This individual must possess the organizational skills necessary to manage the variety of tasks which he/she is expected to complete each day.

Qualifications:

• College degree and two years extensive payroll experience (computer automated),, preferred.
• Highly proficient in all aspects of payroll preparation.
• Grammar, spelling, arithmetic, analytical and telephone skills.
• Proficient in typing/computer PC keyboarding.
• Strong math, accounting skills and experience in salary pro-ration calculations. Ability to keep accurate records, files and reports.
• Ability to adapt to sole source software.
• Must have legible handwriting, well groomed, pleasing manners and personality, dependable, reliable, prompt and flexible.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently, performing individual projects and routine matters, with minimal direction from supervisor.
• Excellent customer service skills: Ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with administrators, district staff, teachers, students and general public, dealing with all individuals courteously and tactfully.
• Maintain confidentiality of records as applicable.

The attached job description provides a more detailed view of day to day responsibilities

This is a 12 month position, with 15 days of vacation the first year of employment and 20 days of vacation beginning the second year.

Salary ranges from $54,007 - depending on experience.

All persons recommended for employment must pass an extensive background check through the Division of Family Services, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Hickman Mills C-1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, 5401 E 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64137 View phone number on click.appcast.io. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.