PayrollBenefits Officer Temporary

The Castle Rock School District is seeking candidates for the position of Temporay Payroll/Benefits Officer. We seek an individual with the qualifications identified for preparing distributing and reporting payroll information for all district employees including benefit and tax reporting and remittance and coordinating benefits for employees.

Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent with college degree preference.
Successful experience preparing payroll in a public school/educational setting using Skyward/RDS software; for a period of two years strongly preferred.
Demonstrated high level of computer skills and 10-key proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to be highly detail-oriented.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with all district and state requirements and policies.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters in an ethical manner.
Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and the public.

Expectations & Responsibilities

Specific duties of the Payroll/Benefits Officer include:
Process payroll information (i.e. time sheets withholding information benefits etc.) for the purpose of updating information and/or authorizing timely and accurate payment.
Analyze reports agreements and regulations (i.e. labor distribution payroll-related data contracts federal and state guidelines etc.) for purposes of assuring accurate payroll
reporting.
Coordinate payment and reporting for employee benefit programs (i.e. medical dental disability retirement tax-sheltered annuities etc.).
Inform personnel regarding various procedures and program requirements for purposes of providing necessary information for making decisions taking appropriate action and/or
complying with established fiscal guidelines.
Maintain all records necessary (i.e. pay rates leave records contracts payroll reports etc.) for purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
Monitor personnel status (i.e. leave time hours worked substitutes etc.) for purpose of ensuring accurate payroll and compliance with contracts and regulations.
Orient new employees for purpose of providing information regarding payroll procedures and benefit availability.
Prepare periodic (monthly quarterly annually) payroll and benefit reports for all federal state and local entities. Provide payroll information to administrators as required.
Respond in a timely and courteous manner to inquires of staff for purpose of providing information or direction as may be required.
Reconcile payroll information for purpose of maintaining accurate reporting distribution of funds and accurate account balances.
Assist in projecting employee benefits and salaries for budget preparation.
Assist with reporting of L&I retirement unemployment tax-sheltered annuities benefit programs Social Security Medicare direct deposit
Duties directly related to the purpose of the job.

Salary and Contract:
Temporary Contract Salary depends on experience.

Contract Days:
Temporary: Approximate start date TBD through June 30 2026

If you would like to be considered for this position please complete all application materials at

The Castle Rock School District #401 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions complaints or inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies:

• Bryan Keatley Director of Operations Title IX Coordinator (600 Huntington Ave. S. Castle Rock WA. 98674; ; email)
• Jeanne Foster Director of Student Services Section 504 & ADA Coordinator (600 Huntington Ave. S. Castle Rock WA. 98674; ; email)
• Bryan Keatley Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator (600 Huntington Ave. S. Castle Rock WA. 98674; ; email )

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward theU.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).