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Payroll and Benefits Specialist
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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
$73,143 / year median in Massachusetts
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Granby, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5903111Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
To Be Determined Job Description Payroll and Benefits SpecialistPosition Purpose:
The Payroll and Benefits Specialist accurately and timely processes all payroll functions of the school district while maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all interactions with staff and the public to ensure the security of sensitive district information.Required:
Payroll experience Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting Two years of progressively responsible experience in business administration Thorough knowledge of the functions and processes of payroll and retirement administration. Citizenship, residency or work visa required MA DESE Certified Acceptable CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint report as determined by the SuperintendentPreferred:
Experience with Harpers Payroll ForwardPosition Type and Compensation:
Full-time $27.54- $41.
Essential Functions:
- Process payroll for all school department personnel, generating changes and updates for both contracted and non-contracted employees, correcting/adjusting benefits and deductions as needed and appropriate
- Create bi-weekly pay reports for departments and grant managers
- Provide payroll analysis as part of the Annual Budget Process and assist in the preparation of the Annual State Financial Report
- Provide analyses of multiple payroll scenarios for purposes of evaluating proposals during collective bargaining negotiations
- Assists in employee onboarding including benefit enrollment
- Enter and edit all new and existing employee information into all applicable platforms (Harpers, etc).
- Calculate and implement all adjustments to salary schedules as dictated by contractual obligations.
- Answer all employee questions in regards to payroll.
- Retirement Administration
- enrolling ALL employees in the appropriate retirement board. Administers separation of service as needed. Create monthly retirement reports and send payments to various retirement plans, union organizations, and employee benefit institutions. Complete Employer portion of retirement paperwork for anticipated retirees.
- Workers Compensation payments
- Provide information to Town on payroll and employment status regarding unemployment claims
- Verifications of Employment
- Human Resources and Accounts Payable responsibilities on an as needed basis
- Administers and manages staff attendance software
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Business Manager