Payroll/Benefits Officer Nine Mile Falls School District Office First File Review 7/30/2021

Nine Mile Falls School District, No. 325/179

Job Posting Worksheet

Non-Represented

Posting # 44-20/21
(official use only)

**Open In and Out of District Open: 7/15/2021 Close: Open Until Filled

First File Review: 7/30/2021

Position: Payroll/Benefits Officer

Work Location: Nine Mile Falls School District Office

Nature and Scope of Position:

Process payroll and manage benefits in accordance with policies, procedures, laws,

requirements, and guidelines of various agencies and collective bargaining agreements.

Position includes ESSER fiscal coordination, time and effort assistance, and bargaining

for the district.

Position Reports To: Claire Olson, Director of Business

Classification: Non-Represented

Work Day/Work Year: Mon – Fri – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for a 260-day annual contract

Salary: $28.00 – $34.00 per hour DOE Benefits: Per Schedule

Primary Job Functions (See complete Job Description for additional details)

• Verify and update payroll records for all designated district employees

• Process leaves, cash outs, employee payroll, and payroll vendor payables

• Calculate contract amounts, additional pay, adjustments, and annual HR budget

projections

• Assist with the onboarding of new district employees with focus on Frontline,

payroll processes, and benefits

• Monitor clock hours and experience for district employees

• Manage district benefits acting as the liaison between district employees and

outside vendors

• Serve on the bargaining team for labor contract negotiations, developing

proposals, soliciting input, and sharing interpretation of collective bargaining

agreements for all district bargaining units

• Manage time and effort coordination for designated district employees

• Work closely with Director of Business and Superintendent with ESSER fiscal

coordination

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient

and effective functioning of the district

Education and Experience:

• AA in Business Administration or Communications preferred

o A combination of college course work, technical training, and related

work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Three (3) years of payroll experience, with preference given to school payroll

experience

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required

• Knowledge and practical application of basic accounting functions, processes, and

procedures

• Strong typing and 10-key skills

• Possess sound emotional judgement and ability to think clearly and quickly

• Maintain confidentiality

• Ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions without direct

supervision

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers,

other district staff, administration, students, and the public

• Knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling in both oral and written

communication and reading comprehension

• Understanding of school laws, policies, and procedures, preferred

• Advanced computer experience with knowledge of and/or willingness to train for

Skyward/RDS, Frontline, Absence Management, and Time & Attendance

• Ability to operate standard office equipment

Requirements

• WSP/FBI fingerprint background check

• Washington State Sexual Misconduct Release form

• Authorization and Release of Information form relating to prior employment

• Willingness to work additional hours as needed

Working Environment

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the

physical demands of occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and

significant fine finger dexterity

• Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing

• The position is generally performed in a clean and healthy environment with the

occasional exposure to outside weather situations

APPLICATION STEPS

Please complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We are

seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

Submit a completed District Application Form (application forms can be downloaded from the

district website at www.9mile.org .

1. Submit a Letter of Interest addressing the Qualifications for the position for which you
are applying.

2. Submit a Current Résumé.
3. Two letters of recommendation which speak directly to the requirements and

qualifications outlined in the job posting.

4. Copies of Transcripts as applicable
5. Completed Classified Application
6. Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire (pages 1 and 2)
7. Certification, Authorization and Release
8. Optional: Voluntary Affirmative Action Program Questionnaire
9. Current district employees must complete a letter of interest and give permission to the

hiring administrator(s) to view your personnel file. Incomplete applications will not be

considered.

10. Application materials must be received in the district office by 3:00pm, July 30,
2021 for first consideration.

The District reserves the right to review any candidate until

a Payroll/Benefits Officer is hired.

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history,

including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any

offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check

and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

Please send the completed application forms to:

Human Resources

Nine Mile Falls School District

10110 W. Charles Rd

Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
-or-

Fax Applications to: 509-340-4301

For questions please contact Angela Spencer, Human Resources,

ASpencer@9mile.org or (509)340-4304

The Nine Mile Falls School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of

race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender

expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America

and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The district is in compliance

with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1974. Title IX requires school districts to provide opportunities for all students and

personnel in all areas, regardless of gender. Any inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the

school district’s Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Jeff Baerwald, Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Jeff Baerwald, and/or Section

504/ADA Coordinator, Peter Elzey, 10110 W. Charles Rd., Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026, (509)340-4300.