District HR & Payroll Specialist: Onboarding & Compliance

Burlington-Edison School District; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington-Edison School District in Washington state seeks a skilled HR/Payroll Coordinator to manage classified employee payroll data, certifications, and leave records. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, and compliance across personnel processes within a district setting.

Proficiency with Skyward/Qmlativ, Google Workspace, and MS Office is preferred. A minimum of two years’ experience and strong communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced, public education

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role in a school district preferred.
• Experience with Skyward/Qmlativ is desirable.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare payroll and personnel data for state and federal reports.
• Coordinate recruitment and hiring, post openings, schedule interviews.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with policies.
• Assist with annual personnel budget development and submissions.
• Manage onboarding, leaves of absence, and confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Skyward/Qmlativ

Job description

Burlington-Edison School District in Washington state seeks a skilled HR/Payroll Coordinator to manage classified employee payroll data, certifications, and leave records. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, and compliance across personnel processes within a district setting.

Proficiency with Skyward/Qmlativ, Google Workspace, and MS Office is preferred. A minimum of two years’ experience and strong communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced, public education