Payroll Specialist - Doyle - FTE

$34.62 Hourly Wage (26
-27 Salary Schedule)

Non-Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

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.

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  achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff which 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. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Under the general supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, this position supports MMSD’s payroll operations by producing accurate payroll entries and assisting district-wide staff who submit data for inclusion on the District’s payrolls. Primary responsibilities include organizing and analyzing payroll data from multiple sources, ensuring accurate paycheck earnings and deductions, and providing timely responses to payroll inquiries.

This position requires a high degree of integrity, a commitment to sustaining a culture of continuous improvement, and a commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment while having a growth mindset and a focus on creating a positive work culture.

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• Payroll Processing & Operations (50%)
• Employee Record Management (30%)
• Maintain payroll and related records recording the accumulation and use of vacations, holidays, sick days, and miscellaneous leaves of absence.
• Review new employee and current employee assignment changes for correct placement on salary schedule, number of hours/week, payroll reporting and work locations, account distribution and start date.
• Maintain leave of absence system setup, earning codes, and payroll record entries in Munis.
• Payroll Support & Problem…