What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Benefits Manager position at Edmonds School District?
About The District
Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!
About The Position
The Payroll and Benefits manager provides leadership and oversight for the district's payroll operations, employee benefits program, and retirement program. This role is responsible for supervising and supporting payroll staff and benefits staff. The Manager ensures timely and accurate completion of the payroll cycle. They are a key member of the HR, Payroll, & Benefits Department leadership team, and serve as a district resource ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as district policies and bargaining agreements.
Please click the link under "Attachments" at bottom right to review the full job description.
First Screening Date: April 21, 2026
Estimated Start Date: June 10, 2026
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, and;
Five or more years (5 ) of work experience in successful school district payroll, human resources, accounting, and/or benefits administration.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Washington Association of School Business Officials Certified School Business Administrator (WASBO-CSBA)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a team lead role.
Experience working in a supervisory capacity.
Experience as an administrator with Skyward or Qmlativ Payroll Information Systems
2025-26 Manager Salary Schedule: Level III - $186,634 to $190,441, depending on education
Requested Application Materials
Benefits
Our benefits package includes Washington state medical insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to enroll in and take advantage of:
Apply online. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly.
Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Disability Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination
Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!
About The Position
The Payroll and Benefits manager provides leadership and oversight for the district's payroll operations, employee benefits program, and retirement program. This role is responsible for supervising and supporting payroll staff and benefits staff. The Manager ensures timely and accurate completion of the payroll cycle. They are a key member of the HR, Payroll, & Benefits Department leadership team, and serve as a district resource ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as district policies and bargaining agreements.
Please click the link under "Attachments" at bottom right to review the full job description.
First Screening Date: April 21, 2026
Estimated Start Date: June 10, 2026
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, and;
Five or more years (5 ) of work experience in successful school district payroll, human resources, accounting, and/or benefits administration.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Washington Association of School Business Officials Certified School Business Administrator (WASBO-CSBA)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a team lead role.
Experience working in a supervisory capacity.
Experience as an administrator with Skyward or Qmlativ Payroll Information Systems
2025-26 Manager Salary Schedule: Level III - $186,634 to $190,441, depending on education
Requested Application Materials
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Two Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Certificates
Benefits
Our benefits package includes Washington state medical insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to enroll in and take advantage of:
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- 403(b) Plans
- Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD D Insurance, and options for HSA, FSA, and DCAP). Eligibility for retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.5 hours per day in a continuing position.
Apply online. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly.
Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Disability Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination
- Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Ed. D, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
- Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, bellj802@edmonds.wednet.edu
- Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Ed. D, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
Salary : $186,634 - $190,441