SCHOOL YEAR:                    2025-26

POSITION TITLE:                   Payroll and Business Services Specialist

REPORTS TO:                        Director of Business Services & Payroll and Benefits Manager

CLASSIFICATION:                   Other

LOCATION:                             Business Office

STATUS:                                  Classified,/Exempt

TERM:                                        12 Months

Responsibilities:                  Independently perform all tasks associated with the execution of the district's Payroll and Benefit programs and assists with other Business Office tasks under the supervision of the Director of Business Services, and the Payroll and Benefits Manager

Qualifications:                   Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field required. A waiver of this requirement will be considered for those possessing a high level of related experience and expertise.  Three years of office experience with excellent grammatical and proofreading skills, 

                                             and technological skills required. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required.  Candidates must possess a proven ability to: maintain a high level of confidentiality; exercise positive human relations skills and good judgment; contribute as a team member; demonstrate 

                                               exemplary follow-through and organizational skills; and work with minimal supervision.   

Application Procedure:        Interested candidates should apply online.

Application Deadline:          Posting remains active until filled                                                    

Salary Range:  $47,000 - $67,000 annually based upon the candidate's skills and experience.

Benefits:

Health Insurance: Employee coverage provided at $30 per month

Dependent coverage is available at a shared Board of Education and employee expense

 Dental Insurance:          Available at Employee's Expense

Vision Insurance:           Available at Employee's Expense                

Life Insurance:               $10,000 provided

                                       (Option - $15,000 provided if no health insurance is desired)

Paid Holidays

Sick, personal leave, vacation time

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension system

Employee's individual 403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit and employ the most qualified personnel and provide equal opportunities for advancement, including promotion and training, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disibility, national origin, stats as a dsabled or military veteran, or on any other basis when prohibited by local, state, or federal law.