Payroll and Benefits Manager

About the District
Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills knowledge and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures backgrounds abilities and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether youre working in a classroom driving a school bus preparing lunches or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions our goal is to create socially emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student every day!

About the Position
The Payroll and Benefits manager provides leadership and oversight for the districts payroll operations employee benefits program and retirement program. This role is responsible for supervising and supporting payroll staff and benefits staff. The Manager ensures timely and accurate completion of the payroll are a key member of the HR Payroll & Benefits Department leadership team and serve as a district resource ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations as well as district policies and bargaining agreements.

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Next Screening Date: May 1 2026
Estimated Start Date: June 10 2026

RequiredQualifications:
Bachelors degree in business finance or related field and;
Five or more years (5) of work experience in successful payroll human resources accounting and/or benefits administration.
Experience working in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses/Special Requirements:
Washington Association of School Business Officials Certified School Business Administrator (WASBO-CSBA)

PreferredQualifications:
Experience working in a team lead role.
Experience as an administrator with Skyward or Qmlativ Payroll Information Systems

2025-26Manager Salary Schedule: Level III - $186634 to $190441 depending on education

Requested Application Materials:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Two Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references)
4. TwoLetters of Recommendation
5. Transcripts
6. Certificates

Please upload these documents. Only complete applications will be screened.

Benefits:
Our benefits package includes Washington state medical insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to enroll in and take advantage of:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans

* Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year (Health Dental Vision Long-term Disability Life and ADD Insurance and options for HSA FSA and DCAP). Eligibility for retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.5 hours per day in a continuing position.

How to Apply:
Apply online. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly.

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Ed. DAssistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell Executive Director of Student Servicesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Ed. DAssistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036