Payroll Specialist

Position Type :

Human Resources / Payroll

Date Posted : 10 / 29 / 2025

Location :

District Support Center

Closing Date :

11 / 09 / 25 or Until Filled

Job Description

Position Title : Payroll Specialist

Location : District Support Center

Department : Human Resources

Reports To : Director of Human Resources

Term : Year-round position

Schedule : Mon-Fri Full-time - 8 : 00-4 : 30pm

Salary : Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2025-2026 at B250. Starting salary begins at $26.30-$31.10 / hour, based on experience.

Date of last review : October 2025

SUMMARY : The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely preparation and processing of payroll and the maintenance of compensation information, payroll records, and payroll related data. The Payroll Specialist operates within Human Resources (HR) by overseeing general payroll programs and services.

To Apply : Please complete the application and include up-to-date, relevant submissions of your resume, a letter of interest, and three professional references.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (Other duties may be assigned)

Collaboration :

• Owns completing governmental, banking, and other verification of employment requests on all district employees for state reporting purposes.
• Assists new employees with initial employment paperwork on an ad hoc basis.
• Owns reviewing and updating new, and returning, employee information for activation, or reactivation if returning, in the HR systems.
• Partners with Leaves Manager to review and reconcile leave requests and personal leave approvals.
• Supports Payroll & Benefits Specialist by serving as back-up for processing employee terminations, leave payouts, and offboarding from HR payroll systems.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT : The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference : North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.

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