Payroll Specialist and Benefits Coordinator

Payroll Specialist and Benefits Coordinator Granby Public Schools Granby Public Schools

• Granby, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5612725

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Payroll 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.

Requirements:

• MA DESE Certified Acceptable CORI, SORI, DCF, and fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent
• Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or 2 years of progressively responsible experience in business administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the functions and processes of payroll and retirement administration. A familiarity with Human Resource and Accounts Payable functions is helpful but not necessary.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Highly proficient in the use of Google Suite and online platforms
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

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
• New employee paperwork and introduction, refers benefit eligible employees to Human Resources if necessary
• 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
• Back up Human Resources and Accounts Payable as needed
• Administers and manages staff attendance software
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Business Manager

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$27 to $41 Per Hour