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Payroll Administrator Job Goal: The Payroll Administrator is a critical, hands‑on role responsible for ensuring that all district employees (certified and classified) are paid accurately and on time. This position involves managing the full, semi‑monthly payroll cycle, maintaining compliance with federal/state regulations and district policy, and coordinating closely with the Retirement System. Job Type: Classified Job Class Code: 7191 Position Type: Hourly Reports to: Finance Officer/Board Treasurer Terms of Employment: Compensation will be determined based on 260 days on the Board approved 116 salary schedules. This position requires an 8‑hour workday. Minimum Qualifications High School Graduate required, some College preferred. 3-5 years payroll department experience. Ability to handle high volume/frequent deadlines. Experience with automated payroll systems; MUNIS software experience preferred. Detail/Accuracy/Deadline oriented. Excel proficiency required. Performance Responsibilities Execute full‑cycle payroll: Accurately process the semi‑monthly payroll (15th and 30th) for multiple district locations and daycares using the MUNIS software system. Data integrity and maintenance: Manage, verify, and input all payroll‑related changes, corrections, and adjustments, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and retirements. Complex calculations: Perform and verify specialized payroll calculations for partial/full contracts, paid/unpaid leave, blended overtime across multiple positions, and substitute reports. Deduction processing: Process and reconcile all employee deductions, including withholding taxes, retirement contributions, and insurance; manage and complete payroll garnishments and levies. Compliance and reporting: Assist in the timely and accurate filing of all required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for state/federal agencies (IRS, Retirement, Unemployment) and internal staff data reports. Benefits and leave management: Reconcile compensated absences accruals to approved leave; accurately track employee hours to ensure Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. Vendor and billing coordination: Process deduction billings for vendor payments and prepare school invoices for applicable payroll charges. Employee support: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll requests, including employment verification, deduction questions, and disability documentation. Confidentiality: Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all staff, payroll, and student information. All other duties as assigned by the District Finance Officer. Adopted: November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr

