What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits and Payroll Analyst position at LYNWOOD ASSOCIATES LTD?
Position Details
JOB OPPORTUNITY: OPEN TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED (ONLINE ONLY) FROM: JULY 20, 2026 – JULY 31, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).
APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).
The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.
Anticipated Selection Process (which May Be Subject To Change)
The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District.
Position Details And Duties
FULL-TIME POSITION: EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.
Basic FunctionUnder the direction of an administrator, perform a variety of technical, specialized, and/or complex duties to assist in the coordination and administration of the District's payroll and benefits programs, requiring comprehensive analysis and problem solving. Through work activities promote a culture of customer service and responsiveness, while ensuring that Payroll and Benefits objectives, goals, policies, rules, guidelines, and operating
procedures are observed, reinforced, and maintained in support of District objectives. This position is designated as staff level.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is designed to function in a lead capacity to prepare incumbents for promotional opportunities into higher levels of employment. The incumbent is expected to consistently work independently with limited direction in carrying out complex tasks, in a fast-paced environment, with quickly developing variables. The incumbent must be able to troubleshoot a variety of commonly occurring problems and calmly handle suddenly developing complex problems and situations. The incumbent is also expected to make recommendations for improvement regarding day-to-day operations and procedures and departmental policy.
This position is designated as staff and reports directly to an assigned supervisor.
Initial/Minimum Qualifications
CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION
Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the minimum (initial) qualifications, including the submission of any required certifications and supporting documentation listed below. Failure to provide the required materials or submission of an incomplete application may result in disqualification from further consideration.
Education And Experience
OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission OR e-mail them to esruiz@mylusd.org OR fyoung@mylusd.org by the application closing date. - OR -
OPTION 2: Submit IN-PERSON all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the application closing date (copies will be made).
Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.
Satisfaction Of Initial Qualifications
You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:
STEP 1-APPLICATION:Please complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the "Apply" button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants are required to complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections of the application. Please note that a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.
Foreign Diploma/ Degree/ Transcripts
If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your foreign diploma/degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalency for consideration. For official consideration, you must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel to ensure that you meet the initial qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their documents evaluated in a timely manner by the closing date for official employment consideration. For more information about organizations that offer this service, you may visit the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
Candidates will receive an email notification and/or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is your responsibility, as the candidate to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.
Examination parts will be weighed according to their relevancy to the job performance criteria.
General Information
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process, you must submit a written request from your medical provider before your scheduled examination date. Your request will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a reasonable accommodation. For assistance or additional information, please contact the Classified Personnel Department at (310) 886-1600, ext. 8024.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District ("District") shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.
Sexual Harassment Prevention
The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490 and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.
Examination Process
Please note that the District reserves the right to add, eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process. The process may include, but is not limited to, further testing inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than fifteen (15) days after the certification of an eligibility list. As a result, there may be adjustments if reasonable or necessary.
EXAM REVIEW PROCESS
If you would like to review your examination after receiving your test results notice, you must submit the "Examination Review Form" to Classified Personnel within seven (7) working days of the result notice date. You may obtain the "Examination Review Form" from the Classified Personnel department. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to submit the "Examination Review Form" within the designated time frame. If the requirements for the examination review are met, a Classified Personnel will schedule an appointment for the review.
Eligibility List Expiration
Candidates who are successful in all parts of the screening and examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year (Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one (1) year or expire sooner than one (1) year). Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the classification. If an eligible candidate successfully tests for the same classification before the current eligibility list expires, the eligibility lists will merge and the eligible's most recent examination score will be applied. It is the responsibility of each eligible to know his/her eligibility list status.
License And Certification Requirements
It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all licenses and certifications required for this position are up-to-date to remain in the position.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION (Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations 50.200.4G/ ED CODE 45277): Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write a language in addition to English. Such certification and appointment shall be made from among the highest three eligibles.
1-4 years of service:
12 vacation days (12-month employee);
11 vacation days (11-month employee);
10 vacation days (10-month employee)
5-10 Years Of Service
18 vacation days (12-month employee);
16.5 vacation days (11-month employee);
15 vacation days (10-month employee)
11 years of service:
24 vacation days (12-month employee);
22 vacation days (11-month employee);
20 vacation days (10-month employee)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: I understand that it is my responsibility as the applicant to submit all required documents and/or certifications to the Classified Personnel Department. These materials must be attached to this application at the time of submission or delivered in person by the closing date. *** THIS REQUIREMENT ALSO APPLIES TO ALL PAST AND CURRENT LYNWOOD USD EMPLOYEES ***
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS--EDUCATION: Please indicate the level of education that most accurately reflects your background. Supporting documentation must be attached with your application. Failure to provide proof of education may result in removal from consideration.
Initial Qualifications--work Experience
How many years of increasingly responsible full-time professional experience do you have in payroll and benefits administration, including specialized payroll and benefits processing using automated business systems at an intermediate level or higher? (All experience is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. Your Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.).
Email Notifications
Notifications will be sent to the email address on this application. Applicants should check both their email and spam/ junk inbox for notices. Lynwood USD is not liable for missed communications or any technical or accessibility issues that may impact your email accounts.
It is your responsibility, as the applicant to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.
Please Read The Following Statement
All information provided in this supplemental application must be accurate and complete. Your answers to the supplemental questions may be used to assess whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Any false or misleading statements may result in disqualification at any point during the application or examination process, or in termination if you are hired. All submitted information is subject to independent verification. Please note that completing these supplemental questions does not replace or eliminate the requirement to complete all other sections of the job application.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: OPEN TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED (ONLINE ONLY) FROM: JULY 20, 2026 – JULY 31, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).
APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2026, BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).
The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.
Anticipated Selection Process (which May Be Subject To Change)
The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District.
- TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: The District reserves the right to utilize a training and experience evaluation. Applicant materials will be competitively reviewed and those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the District's needs will proceed with the recruitment process (Pass/Fail).
- ORAL EXAMINATION: The oral examination portion of the test may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (100% of total score).
Position Details And Duties
FULL-TIME POSITION: EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.
Basic FunctionUnder the direction of an administrator, perform a variety of technical, specialized, and/or complex duties to assist in the coordination and administration of the District's payroll and benefits programs, requiring comprehensive analysis and problem solving. Through work activities promote a culture of customer service and responsiveness, while ensuring that Payroll and Benefits objectives, goals, policies, rules, guidelines, and operating
procedures are observed, reinforced, and maintained in support of District objectives. This position is designated as staff level.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is designed to function in a lead capacity to prepare incumbents for promotional opportunities into higher levels of employment. The incumbent is expected to consistently work independently with limited direction in carrying out complex tasks, in a fast-paced environment, with quickly developing variables. The incumbent must be able to troubleshoot a variety of commonly occurring problems and calmly handle suddenly developing complex problems and situations. The incumbent is also expected to make recommendations for improvement regarding day-to-day operations and procedures and departmental policy.
This position is designated as staff and reports directly to an assigned supervisor.
Initial/Minimum Qualifications
CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION
Applicants must provide sufficient information to demonstrate that they meet the minimum (initial) qualifications, including the submission of any required certifications and supporting documentation listed below. Failure to provide the required materials or submission of an incomplete application may result in disqualification from further consideration.
Education And Experience
- High School Diploma (or GED equivalent).
- An Associate's Degree OR two (2) years of college-level course work in Business Administration or a related field.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional full-time work experience in payroll and benefits administration, preferably in a public educational setting, which shows evidence of coordinating programs and employees. At least one (1) year of experience performing specialized payroll and benefits processing, which includes using automated business systems at an intermediate level or higher.
- Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.
OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form to your application upon submission OR e-mail them to esruiz@mylusd.org OR fyoung@mylusd.org by the application closing date. - OR -
OPTION 2: Submit IN-PERSON all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the application closing date (copies will be made).
Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalency to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.
Satisfaction Of Initial Qualifications
You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (GED) AND official transcripts demonstrating successful completion of two (2) years of college-level coursework in Business Administration or a closely related field.
- OR An Associate's degree in a job-related field.
STEP 1-APPLICATION:Please complete and submit an online employment application by selecting the "Apply" button above. Paper applications are not accepted. All applicants are required to complete the Education and/or Work Experience sections of the application. Please note that a resume may not be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.
Foreign Diploma/ Degree/ Transcripts
If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your foreign diploma/degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalency for consideration. For official consideration, you must evaluate and certify all documents supplied to Classified Personnel to ensure that you meet the initial qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their documents evaluated in a timely manner by the closing date for official employment consideration. For more information about organizations that offer this service, you may visit the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
- This information is provided as a resource. The Lynwood Unified School District and the Personnel Commission are not affiliated with any of its organizations nor benefit from the advertisement of these services.
- STEP 2-EXAMINATION (ANTICIPATED):
- Training and Experience Evaluation: Applicant materials will be competitively reviewed and those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the District's needs will proceed with the recruitment process (may have multiple steps).
- Oral Examination (may have multiple steps and/or depending upon the number of eligible candidates, the oral exam may be conducted as an oral written exam).
Candidates will receive an email notification and/or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is your responsibility, as the candidate to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.
Examination parts will be weighed according to their relevancy to the job performance criteria.
General Information
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process, you must submit a written request from your medical provider before your scheduled examination date. Your request will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a reasonable accommodation. For assistance or additional information, please contact the Classified Personnel Department at (310) 886-1600, ext. 8024.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District ("District") shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.
Sexual Harassment Prevention
The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490 and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.
Examination Process
Please note that the District reserves the right to add, eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process. The process may include, but is not limited to, further testing inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than fifteen (15) days after the certification of an eligibility list. As a result, there may be adjustments if reasonable or necessary.
EXAM REVIEW PROCESS
If you would like to review your examination after receiving your test results notice, you must submit the "Examination Review Form" to Classified Personnel within seven (7) working days of the result notice date. You may obtain the "Examination Review Form" from the Classified Personnel department. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to submit the "Examination Review Form" within the designated time frame. If the requirements for the examination review are met, a Classified Personnel will schedule an appointment for the review.
Eligibility List Expiration
Candidates who are successful in all parts of the screening and examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year (Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one (1) year or expire sooner than one (1) year). Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the classification. If an eligible candidate successfully tests for the same classification before the current eligibility list expires, the eligibility lists will merge and the eligible's most recent examination score will be applied. It is the responsibility of each eligible to know his/her eligibility list status.
License And Certification Requirements
It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all licenses and certifications required for this position are up-to-date to remain in the position.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION (Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations 50.200.4G/ ED CODE 45277): Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write a language in addition to English. Such certification and appointment shall be made from among the highest three eligibles.
- Pay increases: Pay increases annually on July 1 until the top step is reached. Any employee hired or promoted on or before March 31st shall be entitled to a one-step advancement on the following July 1st (PC Rule 700.200.2)
- Paid Holidays: Up to 14 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees. Additionally, classified staff employees—excluding those who are non-represented—may be eligible for three floating holidays, for a total of 17 holidays per fiscal year.
- Paid Vacation: Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year (one day is earned per each month worked) and longevity with the District. Please refer to the chart below for vacation rates:
1-4 years of service:
12 vacation days (12-month employee);
11 vacation days (11-month employee);
10 vacation days (10-month employee)
5-10 Years Of Service
18 vacation days (12-month employee);
16.5 vacation days (11-month employee);
15 vacation days (10-month employee)
11 years of service:
24 vacation days (12-month employee);
22 vacation days (11-month employee);
20 vacation days (10-month employee)
- Health Benefits: For positions 20 hours or more per week the following benefits are provided by the District for classified employees: Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement).
- Paid Sick Leave: Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
- Substitute employees are not entitled to benefits. ***
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: I understand that it is my responsibility as the applicant to submit all required documents and/or certifications to the Classified Personnel Department. These materials must be attached to this application at the time of submission or delivered in person by the closing date. *** THIS REQUIREMENT ALSO APPLIES TO ALL PAST AND CURRENT LYNWOOD USD EMPLOYEES ***
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement and agree to adhere to its requirements.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS--EDUCATION: Please indicate the level of education that most accurately reflects your background. Supporting documentation must be attached with your application. Failure to provide proof of education may result in removal from consideration.
- No High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
Initial Qualifications--work Experience
How many years of increasingly responsible full-time professional experience do you have in payroll and benefits administration, including specialized payroll and benefits processing using automated business systems at an intermediate level or higher? (All experience is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. Your Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.).
- I do not have any job-related work experience.
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
Email Notifications
Notifications will be sent to the email address on this application. Applicants should check both their email and spam/ junk inbox for notices. Lynwood USD is not liable for missed communications or any technical or accessibility issues that may impact your email accounts.
It is your responsibility, as the applicant to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.
- I have read, understand, and agree with this passage.
Please Read The Following Statement
All information provided in this supplemental application must be accurate and complete. Your answers to the supplemental questions may be used to assess whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Any false or misleading statements may result in disqualification at any point during the application or examination process, or in termination if you are hired. All submitted information is subject to independent verification. Please note that completing these supplemental questions does not replace or eliminate the requirement to complete all other sections of the job application.
- I have read, understand and agree with this passage.
- Required Question