Payroll Specialist

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team and ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering exceptional service to our staff. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong grasp of payroll systems, and are passionate about accuracy and confidentiality, we’d love to hear from you.

• Previous experience in payroll processing required, HR experience preferred; experience in K-12 education setting preferred
• Associates degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related business field; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Experience with HR Software, specifically eFinancePlus software preferred
• Must have a high level of competency in the operation of a personal computer; as well as general office machines
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules and regulations as it relates to Human Resources and Payroll
• Ability to apply HR and business knowledge to assist management in resolving complex HR challenges
• Must be accurate, efficient, and detail oriented, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task, while meeting required deadlines
• Demonstrate a high level of skill in word processing and utilizing spreadsheets; Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times

• Assist in processing payroll for approximately 1,400 employees on a bi-weekly basis
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Reviews and audits time sheets and payroll and benefit records ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, appropriate labor agreements, and related state and federal laws
• Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, and deductions
• Processes and calculates a variety of complex payroll actions including overtime wages, weighted average calculation, workers compensation claims, and prorated salary calculations
• Protects the interests of employees and the organization in accordance with Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations
• Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with applicable labor laws and organization policies and guidelines
• Cross trains in the areas of Payroll/Human Resources with potential for rotating areas of responsibility
• Maintains and keeps up-to-date files of all payroll and HR documentation and information
• Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Provides excellent customer service to employees and outside vendors when providing information and answering questions and requests
• Performs other duties as assigned

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).