Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Begins July 2026

Papillion La Vista Community Schools Central Office

Papillion La Vista Community Schools is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support the administration of district wide payroll and benefits. This position plays a vital role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, employee record maintenance, and exceptional service.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with all departments across the district to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
• Assists with benefits administration, including employee enrollment, changes, and updates.
• Monitoring employee leave activity to ensure compliance with district policies.
• Maintains documentation with a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Provides exceptional customer service by working professionally and courteously with employees, financial institutions, benefit providers, and external agencies.
• Utilize technology and online systems to accurately process data, generate reports, and support payroll and benefits operations.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma required: associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, human resources, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Experience processing payroll and understanding of payroll, preferably in a public school or public agency.
• Other: Strong computer proficiency and experience using online systems. Excellent organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

District Benefits: 

• Competitive pay that reflects both your education and years of experience
• Hourly Range - $22.50 - $25.00
• 100% paid Health/Dental Single, Spouse, or Family (PPO or HDHP)
• Vision and Life Insurance option plans
• Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave 

You can learn more about Papillion La Vista Community Schools on our district website: https://www.plcschools.org/ or follow us on any of our social media platforms. 

Application Procedure: If you are currently employed by Papillion La Vista Community Schools employee you are asked to submit an External Application with the district so that we will have the additional information needed to accurately evaluate your qualifications for this position.

If you have any questions please contact Human Resource at AskHR@plcschools.org or 402-537-6213.