Payroll Specialist
Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN)
Minneapolis, MNJob$81–99K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today
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The Payroll Specialist processes and reports District payroll data, assists with payroll statistics and analysis, and responds to staff inquiries about payroll and time reporting. The role maintains payroll records and data accuracy, applies payroll best practices and knowledge of regulations and tax implications, and may back up the Payroll Manager or work independently on special projects.
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Title Position: Payroll Specialist, Unaffiliated Level 3 Location: District Service Center Salary Range: $80,914 - $98,748 Unaffiliated Level 2-3 Handbook Position Description: Responsible for the proper processing and reporting of the District's payroll data, assist with compiling payroll statistics and analyzing payroll data. Research and respond to inquiries from District staff on payroll and time reporting issues. If needed, take appropriate action to address problems. Working knowledge of payroll best practices and strong knowledge of federal, state, retirement regulations and understanding proper tax implications for District benefits and employee deductions. Assist with maintaining payroll records, making pay changes as needed to maintain data accuracy. Ability to act as back up to Payroll Manger and to work independently on special projects as assigned. Qualifications:
- Two years of college and advanced training in payroll accounting
- Post-secondary degree with a business or accounting background preferred, or previous school district experience in related field.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program
About Wayzata Public Schools: Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey - and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities. Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country!
Why Wayzata?
- High student achievement
- Instructional Technology- Technology levy has increased the number of computers and other technology available for use in the classroom.
- Alternate Compensation- This program provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities through peer coaches, courses and study groups.
- Professional support and development- First year teachers are provided a mentor and on-going professional development opportunities.
- Supportive community
Application procedure:
- Apply online at http://www.wayzataschools.org/apply.
- Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application
Selection Procedure:
- Applications submitted by 4:00 pm on 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open and active until it is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at 763-745-5000
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
How this job compares
Set against the 603 open Payroll Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$81–99K/yr
- US median$65–90K/yr81 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 16% above the US median midpoint ($78K) — in the middle half of Payroll Specialist salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 12 open Payroll Specialist jobs in Minnesota and 603 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Payroll Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (422 postings).
- Education
- 34 of the 603 open Payroll Specialist jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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