Position Information:

Listing ID:
210529001

Position:
Secretary/Clerical

Assignment:
Payroll Specialist (Level 5)

Location:
Human Resources

Group:
Secretarial/Clerical

Job Type:
Permanent Assignment

Grade To:
Secretarial/Clerical

Salary Matrix:
20-21HLY

Step Range:
1 - $16.89 to 3 - $20.08 (hourly)

Employment Type:
Full Time

Job Descriptions:
Payroll Specialist (Attachment) View

Application Deadline:
Until Filled

Position Overview:
Position Overview- Payroll Specialist- Hourly

We are seeking an experienced, reliable Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources dream team! In this role you will oversee hourly employee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will work collaboratively with the Payroll Manager and a team of skilled professionals in a deadline driven environment, demonstrating accuracy and knowledge.

Payroll Specialist Duties and Responsibilities
* Consistently and accurately process seven (7) payrolls per month.
* Manage workflow as assigned.
* Audit timesheets to ensure wages and benefits are properly distributed.
* Ensure correct taxation and garnishment is applied to each employee.
* Participate in end-of-month closing and audits.
* Remain in constant communication with teammates and management.
* Communicate with HR team to make necessary changes/updates to employees.
* Demonstrate respect for employee privacy.

Payroll Specialist Requirements and Qualifications
* Minimum of an associate degree with a major in accounting, business, and related field preferred or equivalent experience preferred.
* Three (3) years' experience in payroll, preferably in a school district setting or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
* Regular attendance is essential.
* Knowledge of procedures involved in preparation, verification, maintenance and processing District payrolls.
* Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
* Team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Position Overview:

Our Vision - Building Tomorrow's Community through Inspiration. Innovation, and Excellence.

Our Mission - Challenge, engage, and empower students to thrive in their future in a diverse world.

To view the RCAS Elementary, Middle, and High School Handbooks, go to https://goo.gl/4ioYc3

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy.

Please note: All offers of employment are conditional upon verification of necessary credentials and successful background/reference check.

Thank you for your interest in the Rapid City Area Schools - we look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits:
The Rapid City Area School District is proud to offer a strong benefits package to supplement employee wages.

Core Benefits --- Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll in the group medical and dental plans. Health coverage is provided through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Delta Dental is the District's carrier for dental insurance. The District also supports healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) through Health Equity/WageWorks. Life Insurance is provided at no cost to the employee through the Standard, with $10,000 in basic life coverage and $20,000 for instances of accidental death and dismemberment for the employee as well as $2,000 in basic life for spouses and $1,000 basic life for dependent children up to age 26.

Retirement --- The school district offers an outstanding retirement package through South Dakota Retirement Services (SDRS). In response to the mandatory 6% employee contribution, qualifying employees will receive an additional 6% of their wage contributed to a retirement account on their behalf each pay-date. Additionally, employees are automatically enrolled in the SDRS Supplemental Plan 457B and may contribute pre or post tax dollars to retirement.

Additional Benefits --- Rapid City Area School offers a several voluntary benefits that may add a layer of protection for staff including short term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance as well as additional life insurance. We encourage employee wellbeing by offering an annual Wellness Screening to our staff, which includes flu shots and testing that provides team members with important data on their health status. The District also offers various discounts to local gyms and other wellness vendors. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is supported through the Standard, allowing our team members to contact skilled support specialists for a variety of topics including therapy referrals, legal referral and financial counseling.

Attachments:
Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Proof of Veterans Status (if applicable)
Native American Preference

References:
General Reference Check Form: 3 of 5 external references required.