Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Paynesville Area Schools is in search of a Payroll and Benefits Specialist.

Closing date:

May 29, 2026 Position start date: As soon as available.

Apply online here:

https://www.applitrack.com/paynesvilleschools/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?

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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.

Full job description here:

https://www.applitrack.com/paynesvilleschools/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?

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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

Pay:

$23.87 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person