Payroll Benefits Specialist

Chippewa Valley Schools

Business - Clinton Township, Michigan This job is also posted in Chippewa Valley Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5945319

Application Deadline:

Oct 06, 2026 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

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.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$28.47 to $34.15 Based on degree and related experience