Senior Payroll Specialist

North Idaho College is looking for a detail-obsessed, number-savvy professional to join our team as a Senior Payroll Specialist! If you take pride in accuracy, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a knack for solving puzzles (the payroll kind, of course), this could be the perfect fit.

In this role, you’ll handle multi-state payroll for over 1,000 employees, ensure timely and accurate paychecks, and manage payroll-related reporting, deductions, compliance, and benefits reconciliation—all while working with a supportive finance team. You’ll be the go-to expert for payroll questions, tax filings, and system testing, and will help train others on payroll tools and processes. Your work will keep things humming behind the scenes, so your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality are key.

We’re looking for someone with extensive knowledge of payroll practices, top-notch communication skills, and solid knowledge of accounting principles. You should be comfortable navigating HRIS systems, juggling deadlines, and taking ownership of your work from start to finish. 

Join us and help ensure the college’s most valuable resource—our people—are supported with precision and care.

Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement  
15 vacation days per year 
12 sick days per year
14 paid holidays
Tuition assistance

Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details); 

 Senior Payroll Specialist.docx

Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree and a minimum of three years of increasingly responsible technical experience in payroll and accounting or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Starting pay range: $21.22 - $24.40
Pay Grade: C10 To see full Classified Pay Grade Salary Structures click here  

Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus
Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:00, Fri 7:30-2:30

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position. 

Application materials include:  resume, cover letter

Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!