Senior Payroll/Benefits Technician

Lemon Grove School District - DISTRICT OFFICE; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance enrollment

Job summary

Lemon Grove School District - DISTRICT OFFICE in Lemon Grove, CA seeks a Senior Payroll/Benefits Technician to manage payroll, benefits and retirement tasks. The role ensures employees are paid accurately and on time and supports associated reporting and compliance.

Under the Director of Fiscal Services, you will handle deductions, benefit enrollments, COBRA when applicable, and maintain payroll data across the County Office system. Strong accuracy and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in finance, accounting or related field.
• Four years of payroll or financial record-keeping experience; BA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and maintain district payrolls to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit, reconcile and process payrolls; verify deductions and time sheets.
• Coordinate payroll with benefits, retirement and related records; provide training.
• Serve as liaison with employees, vendors and external offices on payroll and benefits.
• Maintain records and generate reports related to payroll, retirement and benefits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Retirement processing

Deductions and taxes

PeopleSoft

Education

Two years college coursework in finance or accounting

BA preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Payroll/Benefits Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919349
Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SENIOR PAYROLL/BENEFITS TECHNICIAN

One (1) Anticipated Vacancy

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (includes a .5hrof unpaid lunch)*

Work Year: 260 paid days per year

Salary Schedule: Confidential Salary Schedule

*Successful candidates for qualifying positions (20 contracted hours per week or more) shall be required to enroll in one of the District's health insurance programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Services, perform a variety of technical accounting duties involved in the preparation, processing and maintenance of the District payrolls; assure that District employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner; perform technical duties related to various employee retirement and benefits programs; prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of responsible technical accounting duties involved in the preparation, processing and maintenance of the District payrolls; assure that District employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner; prepare monthly payroll report.
• Receive, audit, reconcile and process assigned payrolls; research and resolve discrepancies; compute and summarize deductions such as withholding tax, retirement, insurance and maintain records of deductions; verify and input data; receive and review time sheetsfor completeness and accuracy; compile and maintain payroll data including salary adjustments, longevity pay, union benefits, stipends, W-4, leave balances, wage garnishments and related payroll information.
• Serve as a resource to District employees, County Office of Education, site staff and outside organizations to coordinate payroll process; resolve payroll discrepancies and provide information concerning salaries, deductions, earned vacation, sick days, leaves, voluntary deductions and other information as requested; provide training to school site employees related to the proper use of the automated system and proper completion of time sheetsand related reports.
• Provide information and assistance to employees regarding benefit coverage, claims, enrollment and related procedures; respond to inquiries from current, retired and terminated District employees regarding the selection of contribution and benefits.
• Serve as District liaison between employees, insurance company, agents and others regarding District benefit programs; organize and maintain information, procedures and forms regarding insurance benefit programs provided by the District; distribute insurance forms and materials to employees; organize and coordinate benefit fairs; collect new enrollment forms and calculate and process rate changes for new year; update assigned computer system; notify vendors with updates and changes.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding their retirement system; assist with the proper completion of paperwork and the setup of retiree benefits; maintain retiree files; collect and process payments; recalculate retiree benefits as appropriate; prepare letters related to retiree’s cost of benefits and due dates when payments are required.
• Input employee data into County Office payroll database in accordance with established procedures; submit appropriate forms and documentation; maintain accurate employee records; input salary increases and employee terminations; update payroll cards, retirement and benefit information into County system.
• Prepare and maintain files, records and a variety of reports related to assigned functions; compose and type a variety of complex correspondence; complete employment verification forms.
• Prepare and sort payroll checks for mailing or distribution according to established procedures; process special payroll checks as needed.
• Enroll employees in COBRA; process COBRA documents according to established procedures; notify employees of COBRA rights upon termination.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a printer, copier, calculator, computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work.
• Attend a variety of meetings and workshops as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assist auditors with providing supporting documents required for internal audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Payroll, retirement and employee benefit policies, procedures, processes and forms. Preparation, maintenance, verification and processing of payroll records.
• District payroll policies and procedures.
• District employee benefit packages and insurance programs.
• Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical computations.
• PeopleSoft desired.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of responsible technical accounting duties involved in the preparation, processing and maintenance of the District payrolls.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from District employees regarding payroll, benefits and retirement processes and procedures.
• Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Monitor, adjust and reconcile payroll data.
• Assemble, organize and prepare data for records and reports.
• Make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain records and files and prepare reports.
• Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Complete work with many interruptions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level course work in finance, accounting or a related field and four years of payroll or financial record-keeping experience. BA preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Class C driver's license and current auto insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Constant Interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to file materials.

Board Approved: 1/10/2017

Board Approved: 1/10/2017

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $38.32 to $46.30 Per Hour