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Start Your Online Application Now Date Closing: 05/29/2026 Payroll-Benefits Specialist-rev.doc.pdf Paynesville Area Schools is in search of a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. Closing date: May 29, 2026 Position start date: As soon as available. Job Summary : Under the direction of the Business Manager, the Payroll/Benefits Specialist is responsible for processing and generating the district''s semi-monthly payroll including the verification of pay/benefits, making payment to Business Manager, making payments for various withholdings (e.g., taxes, insurance, retirement, etc.); maintaining all aspects of employee, retiree and post-employment benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, Cobra, flexible spending accounts, HCSP and EAP provisions; updating all employee information, tax, deduction, lane changes, career increments, and other related changes/updates into the master payroll files/schedules. Minimum Qualifications : Requires a minimum of an AA Degree in Accounting and 3 years accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll processing experience preferably in a school district setting; or an equivalent level of education and experience necessary to perform the requirements of the work. Full job description is attached. Pay Rate : $23.87 - $31.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Benefits : Health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability insurance HRA HSA VEBA 403B Paynesville Public School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online