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Payroll Administrative Assistant

Salida School District
Salida, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2027

Overview

Join the amazing Salida School District team! We are looking for a payroll administrative assistant. Your first priority is the implementation of the payroll system, ensuring that all staff are paid timely and correctly. The individual must be able to set up and explain earned wages, supplemental pay, PERA deductions, and more. This person must be comfortable with various computer programs and learning new systems. You will maintain a close working relationship with the Business Manager, Superintendent, Human Resources Assistant and Purchasing/Payables Assistant. Salary is based on a 245 day work calendar, scheduled with supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation, review, and processing of regular payroll in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.
  • Collect, verify, and maintain employee timekeeping, attendance, deductions, tax, and direct deposit information.
  • Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with appropriate personnel.
  • Respond to employee questions regarding pay statements, time records, deductions, and routine payroll matters.
  • Maintain organized payroll files and records while supporting audits, reports, reconciliations, and other administrative activities.
  • Coordinate substitutes. This includes onboarding, maintaining our substitute database, and assisting schools with assignments.

To apply for this position, please go to https://www.salidaschools.com/page/employment.

Pay: $24.00 - $24.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25

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