What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Student and staff well-being
- High student achievement
- Stewardship of Resources
- Equitable education
- Prepares and processes semi-monthly payroll for approximately 700 district employees
- Performs accurate processing, reporting, and timely payment of voluntary, statutory, and contract-related deductions, including federal and state taxes, group insurance, union dues, and 403(b) withholdings
- Prepares and submits semi-monthy, quarterly, and annual reports on FICA, TRA, PERA, Unemployment Compensation, State and Federal withholding, and W-2s
- Works closely with Human Resources Assistant to ensure employees are enrolled in voluntary benefits and employee deductions are calculated correctly
- Ensures compliance with collective bargaining and other employee agreements
- Monitors position changes within the district and updates corresponding systems
- Maintains employee payroll information and corresponds with employees regarding wages, deductions, direct deposit, retirement, benefits, etc.
- Administers employee self-service system as it relates to payroll and benefits
- Manages Frontline Time & Attendance in co-ordination with Human Resources Specialist
- Assists with year-end processing and providing reports for financial audit
- Helps with phone coverage if needed
- Other duties as assigned
- 2-year post-secondary training in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources or related fields
- Minimum of 2-years of experience in payroll, accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience utilizing accounting software and/or HR/Payroll systems
- Proven proficiency in technology and spreadsheet skills
- Must apply significant attention to detail and accuracy, and maintain strict confidentiality of personnel related information
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with employees at all levels of the District as well as people outside of the District.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with District Office staff and identify areas of efficiency and process improvement to help accomplish the goals of the District
- Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules policies, regulations, and labor contract language
- Full-time position
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Monday through Friday
- 12 months per year (248 work days, 12 holidays)
- Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan
- Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
- 403b Matching Annuity
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holiday
- Personal paid and unpaid leave
- Vacation
JobID: 3449
Position Type:
Non-Instructional Support/Payroll Clerk
Non-Instructional Support/Payroll Clerk
Date Posted:
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
Location:
Sauk Rapids-Rice District Services
Posting # 3449Sauk Rapids-Rice District Services
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. Located in Sauk Rapids, MN, minutes from downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is an integral part of the Sauk Rapids and Rice communities, providing quality programs to over 4,500 students.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools believe in:
- A culture of high quality and effective instruction
Job Summary:- A culture of high quality and effective instruction
Process payroll, tax, and time and attendance records and provide administrative support including employee consultation and compiling and analyzing payroll data. Duties performed under the supervision of the Director of Business Services.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with payroll processing in a Minnesota public school district
Contract:
Salary and Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions:
Salary range: $70,000 to $78,000
Benefits may include the following:
Deadline:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2025.
Note:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.
Salary : $70,000 - $78,000
