Full-Cycle Payroll & HR Specialist: District Operations

North Marion School District; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

North Marion School District in Aurora, Oregon is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing, administer employee benefits, and provide HR support across the district. This on-site role sits in the finance team and requires meticulous attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong customer service.

Work schedule is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year with on-site location in Aurora.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of in-house full cycle payroll experience preferred.
• College coursework or experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, benefit administration, leave management, and personnel functions.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and confidentiality with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle, in-house district payroll accurately and on schedule in compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Manage employee leave in compliance with bargaining agreements and legal requirements.
• Support onboarding of new employees by coordinating payroll setup, benefits enrollment, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll, benefit, and human resources records.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, leave, and benefits with professionalism and customer-focused service.
• Prepare required reports, reconciliations, and filings related to payroll, benefits, and retirement systems.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with applicable laws, contracts, and district policies.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

North Marion School District in Aurora, Oregon is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing, administer employee benefits, and provide HR support across the district. This on-site role sits in the finance team and requires meticulous attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong customer service.

Work schedule is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year with on-site location in Aurora.