Precision Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist

Owatonna School District 761; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

PERA pension

403(b) matching

Job summary

Owatonna School District 761 is seeking a Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist to administer the district's electronic timekeeping and payroll systems, ensure time records accuracy, support payroll processing, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.

This role collaborates with the Business Office, Human Resources, and administrative staff to ensure timely payroll processing, monitor timesheets, and manage payroll data integrity, COBRA, and tax deposits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or electronic timekeeping systems.
• Proficiency with computerized payroll and timekeeping software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with district-level payroll or public sector payroll preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer the District's electronic timekeeping system and maintain employee records.
• Create and maintain employee schedules, positions, and timekeeping data.
• Monitor timesheets for punches, absences, conflicts, and discrepancies.
• Review time records for overtime accuracy and payroll processing.
• Prepare data for import into the payroll system and process adjustments.
• Coordinate payroll-related communications with staff and supervisors.
• Close payroll periods and ensure timely payroll processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Attendance

Payroll software experience

Public sector payroll knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business/Human Resources

Tools

SMART Finance

TimeClock Plus (TCP)

SmartFind Express (SFE)

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Job description

Owatonna School District 761 is seeking a Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist to administer the district's electronic timekeeping and payroll systems, ensure time records accuracy, support payroll processing, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.

This role collaborates with the Business Office, Human Resources, and administrative staff to ensure timely payroll processing, monitor timesheets, and manage payroll data integrity, COBRA, and tax deposits.