HR & Payroll Assistant — Detail-Driven Support

ISD 622; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ISD 622 in Minnesota seeks a Human Resources/Payroll Assistant to support payroll processing and HR operations at the District Education Center. The role handles payroll accuracy, records maintenance, and responds to payroll inquiries, with attention to confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years related experience; familiarity with Skyward/PaC and state/federal payroll rules is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 3 years of related field experience.
• Experience with Skyward/PaC payroll is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Public School District payroll practices.
• Strong numerical/data entry and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process district payroll in compliance with policy and wage laws.
• Enter and review payroll data for employees.
• Maintain payroll records and Skyward Org Chart.
• Prepare and distribute payroll to ensure timely payment.
• Verify payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies before finalizing.
• Handle tax withholdings for federal and state.
• Apply deductions per regulations and verify accounts.
• Collaborate with HR/Finance and timekeeping teams.
• Generate reports for agencies as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Numerical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Skyward/PaC payroll system

Excel

Google Workspace

True time/Time off system

Job description

ISD 622 in Minnesota seeks a Human Resources/Payroll Assistant to support payroll processing and HR operations at the District Education Center. The role handles payroll accuracy, records maintenance, and responds to payroll inquiries, with attention to confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years related experience; familiarity with Skyward/PaC and state/federal payroll rules is a plus.