Payroll Benefits Specialist

This job is also posted in Chippewa Valley Schools

Starting Date: To Be Determined

LOCATION: Administration Building

REPORTS TO: Payroll/Benefits Supervisor

SALARY: $28.47/Hour - $34.15/Hour Base ( Based on degree and related experience)

SCHEDULE: 8 Hours/Day, 12 Month Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in related field (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, etc.), required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Two years of work experience in payroll and employee benefits for a mid-size organization, required.

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal labor laws impacting payroll and employee benefit programs.

• Strong understanding of payroll tax, fringe benefits, and compensation laws.

• Evidence of good oral and written communications skills, required.

• Experience working in UKG Ready and AS400 HRIS system, preferred.

• Experience with interpreting and administering provisions of multiple collective bargaining agreements as they relate to payroll, benefits, employee status, and compensation, preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages current electronic timekeeping systems for various labor and at-will employment groups.

• Validates absence records between absence management systems and district payroll software.

• Coordinates benefits and open enrollment activities alongside Payroll/Benefits Team.

• Updates direct deposit information as submitted by employees for accurate pay transmission.

• Processes employee 403b and 457 election changes as submitted to OMNI and updates payroll records accordingly.

• Maintains employee records by reviewing and entering changes in status, exemptions, deductions, etc.

• Completes employment verification requests for wage information.

• Assists with employee benefit reconciliations by monitoring employee deductions, billing staff for outstanding balances, and auditing benefit invoices.

• Conducts employee trainings for payroll and benefits-related modules, such as UKG.

• Maintains knowledge of HRIS and labor laws by active engagement in MISD Payroll and Personnel User Group trainings and other related professional development opportunities.

• Assists with meeting payroll operational benchmarks by managing processes; maintaining accuracy, quality, and excellent customer service standards; resolving problems; and identifying system improvements.

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Administration >
Business/Finance

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone:
• Email: HR Information.mi.us