USD 109 Republic County Schools is looking for a Human Resources/Payroll Clerk with the following qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or equivalent preferred; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in bookkeeping, accounting, business, human resources, English, and Mathematics.
• Must have the ability to prioritize job tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Have the ability to hear sufficiently to use a telephone.
• Have the ability to use appropriate computer programs.
• Possess skills suitable for using a variety of office equipment.
• Able to work well with employees, patrons, and other appropriate individuals or groups.
• Able to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Able to be away from home one or more nights to attend training sessions as assigned by the board or superintendent.
• Understand confidentiality with school business, records, and personnel matters.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent/Board of Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• File all reports with appropriate agencies as required by law and /or regulation
• Keep all personnel records secure and up to date.
• Compute all gross payroll and post in SUI to process payroll, process monthly employee benefit checks selected from groups Cafeteria Plan
• Submit monthly and annual KPERS, Retired KPERS, and KPERS Life Insurance reports electronically on the Web Portal 
• Process and print annual Employee W-2 forms and distribute them to employees.
• Managing all aspects of Red Rover software program, including electronic timesheets, absences, and substitute coverage.
• Record all Employee leave banks, and review accuracy of balances. 
• Filing Unemployment payments quarterly and responses to unemployment claims.
• Responsible for processing all Worker’s Compensation claims and reports.  
• File payroll taxes and complete 941 quarterly returns.  File W’2’s electronically with the state of Kansas and Social Security Adm.
• Reconcile monthly payrolls.
• Assist district administration with the recruitment and retention of staff members.
• Monitor and update all staff information on the USD 109 website.
• Assist applicants with the online application process using the applicant portal.
• Assist the Superintendent with  staff recognition initiatives.
• Review and update USD 109 job descriptions.
• Assist in schools as needed.
• Monitor and update the evaluation cycle and compliance.
• Arrange and monitor paraprofessional assessments.
• Complete Employment Verification forms.
• Complete time and effort forms for federal funds.
• Assist with completing the KHPA Medicaid Cost reporting and other miscellaneous reports.
• Comply with all board policies and regulations in the Classified Staff Handbook.
• Assist in Notary Public duties
• Typing/Copying/Faxing/ and performing other duties as directed by Superintendent or Board of Education
• Designated employer representative for drug and alcohol testing for bus drivers.  Schedule pre-employment and random testing. 
• Assist the Superintendent and office personnel as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or other appropriate administrator.

This is a 12 month position.  Benefits include paid single health/dental plan, life insurance, KPERS retirement, paid sick and vacation leave.  Salary commensurate with experience and education.  Position open until filled. 

USD 109 is an equal opportunity employer.