HR & Payroll Operations Coordinator

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Position Information

Posting date 06/19/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129355

Position Title

Position Title HR & Payroll Operations Coordinator

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $21.57

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $26.96

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

M-F

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Supports payroll processing and HR operations for the School of Arts & Sciences, with a focus on staff and student employee transactions. Plays a central role in coordinating biweekly and student payroll submissions and approvals, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance across payroll functions. On the HR side, assists with process documentation, internal communications, onboarding coordination, and file organization. Serves as a tech-savvy, detail-oriented point of contact for employees and departments across the school.

Works collaboratively with both the Payroll and HR teams to promote efficiency, accuracy, and a positive service experience.

Description

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll, HR, finance, or a related administrative role.
• Experience with timekeeping or HR systems (e.g., Kronos, HRMS , or OnBase) preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with accuracy and professionalism.
• Comfort with process documentation and working with shared templates or guides.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to respectful, inclusive communication and service.

Preferred Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

• Processes biweekly payroll transactions for staff and student employees.
• Monitors and follows up on student timecard approvals to ensure timely and accurate submission.
• Enters job changes, labor distributions, and pay actions into HRMS and Kronos.
• Assists in reviewing payroll entries for completeness and compliance.
• Tracks and communicates key deadlines to departments.

Percentage Of Time 35%