Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist JobID: 1875

Position Type:

District Office

Date Posted:

5/7/2026

Location:

Delano Public Schools

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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About Our District

Delano Public Schools is an award-winning school district known for a tradition of excellence in student achievement.

District Mission: Empowering every learner to achieve their highest potential through academic excellence and quality opportunities.

Our Vision: The vision of Delano Public Schools is to promote and sustain excellence through:

• Comprehensive and Relevant Education Programs
• Safe and Supportive Environments
• Exceptional Staff
• Responsible Resource Management
• Community Partnerships

Description: Delano Public Schools has an opening for a Payroll Specialist beginning as soon as possible.

• Location: District Office
• Hours: Full-time, 8 hours per day, Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 4 PM
• Salary range: $50,000 to $65,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Benefits: Health insurance, VEBA/HSA contribution, dental insurance, life and LTD insurance, HCSP, 403(b)/457, sick leave, personal leave, vacation and paid holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and prepare semi-monthly and special payrolls

• Process all employee benefit payments and taxes

• Update pay rates for hourly staff

• Prepare, process and submit all required or necessary payroll state and federal reports

• IRS 941's

• PERA

• TRA

• MN Dept of Revenue

• MN New Hire Report

• Unemployment quarterly report

• MN Paid Leave quarterly report

• Prepare reports for unions

• Prepare and process annual W-2's

• Process wage garnishments

• Assist with employment verifications

• Allocate leaves of absences in Skyward and AESOP (Frontline)

• Answer questions from employees and supervisors

• Monitor unemployment provide information and file appeals when necessary

• Provide support to other District Office staff as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two-year degree and/or commensurate experience
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to be consistently accurate
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Skyward desirable

Additional Information:

• Must be willing and able to work in the following conditions: busy, with consistent interruptions
• Ability to perform the following actions continuously: sitting, using hands dexterously, talking, hearing
• Ability to perform the following actions occasionally: lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, reaching, stooping, standing, bending, crouching and walking

How to Apply

Apply online at the Delano Public Schools Website

Closing date: Until filled

For questions about the position, please contact Mary Reeder, Business Manager, at ... x1951 or ...

Delano Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.