24-25 - Doyle - Payroll Analyst - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw)
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Location: Madison, WI 53711
Description:
24-25 - Doyle - Payroll Analyst - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw)
Human Resources
Doyle Administration Building
$70,200.00 - 89,814.40 Annual Salary
First review date of application materials will be Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for excellence and customer service? This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and our purposeful organization. Consider applying now!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.
In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page for more information. Incumbent should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.
We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
Purpose of Position
Under general supervision, the responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to proactive collaboration with customers and key partners in ensuring payroll is processed accurately. This role requires independent thinking and actions in handling payroll analysis and validations. They must understand the pay practices and policies for all employee groups. Knowledge of federal, state, and local legal requirements, pay regulations and overtime compliance is required. Solid knowledge and ability to process payrolls, calculate gross pay and net pay, contract adjustments, retirement contributions, tax adjustments and W-2s. Determine process improvement actions, develop plans, and implement those actions.
The position is also responsible for leading all district's payroll tasks. These duties will also include training, motivating, developing, mentoring, providing feedback and support along with other duties related to this lead worker role. This incumbent should have a growth mindset for a multi-faceted operation while focusing on creating a positive work culture.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Performance of Payroll and Leave Audits Support Employees and other HR Staff Process Accurate Payrolls
Qualifications
*You should address your experience with these qualifications in your application materials.
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with:
A well-qualified candidate will also have experience with:
Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the individual so classified.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Working Conditions
Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
Work may require working evenings, nights and some weekends.
Next Steps
Based on reviewing your application, a hiring authority may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Human Resources
Doyle Administration Building
$70,200.00 - 89,814.40 Annual Salary
First review date of application materials will be Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for excellence and customer service? This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and our purposeful organization. Consider applying now!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.
In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page for more information. Incumbent should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.
We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
Purpose of Position
Under general supervision, the responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to proactive collaboration with customers and key partners in ensuring payroll is processed accurately. This role requires independent thinking and actions in handling payroll analysis and validations. They must understand the pay practices and policies for all employee groups. Knowledge of federal, state, and local legal requirements, pay regulations and overtime compliance is required. Solid knowledge and ability to process payrolls, calculate gross pay and net pay, contract adjustments, retirement contributions, tax adjustments and W-2s. Determine process improvement actions, develop plans, and implement those actions.
The position is also responsible for leading all district's payroll tasks. These duties will also include training, motivating, developing, mentoring, providing feedback and support along with other duties related to this lead worker role. This incumbent should have a growth mindset for a multi-faceted operation while focusing on creating a positive work culture.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
*You should address your experience with these qualifications in your application materials.
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with:
- Troubleshooting and solving problems, including reverse engineering problems to find a resolution when there are no clear instructions/guidance.
- Providing excellent customer service communication strategies and utilizing appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
- Managing multiple priorities and supporting others to accomplish payroll and organizational priorities.
A well-qualified candidate will also have experience with:
- Applying payroll, benefits, employment laws and policies along with experience learning new processes, procedures, or systems.
- Analyzing and utilizing large datasets using Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, user databases, HRIS systems, or similar systems.
Environmental Adaptability
Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the individual so classified.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Working Conditions
Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
Work may require working evenings, nights and some weekends.
Next Steps
Based on reviewing your application, a hiring authority may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.