1st Grade Teacher

Premier-Charter-School; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Charter School is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll and benefits processing, maintain accurate employee records, and respond to staff questions. The role emphasizes compliance with policies and confidentiality in handling employee information.

The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail, experience in HR/payroll or related areas, and the ability to support school staff within a collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience in human resources, payroll, benefits, business operations, project management, finance, or a related area preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and detailed processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to clearly explain information and respond to employee questions.
• Comfortable learning and working within HR, payroll, benefits, and other technology systems.
• Experience with school-based HR/payroll operations is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in supporting employees and contributing to the operations of a school community.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day payroll and benefits processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Respond to staff questions about payroll and benefits.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Support employees and contribute to school community operations.

Skills

HR & Payroll

Benefits administration

Project management

Finance fundamentals

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS / Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays an important role in supporting the employees of Premier Charter School by ensuring accurate and timely payroll and helping staff navigate their benefits. This position manages day-to-day payroll and benefits processes, maintains accurate employee records, responds to staff questions, and helps ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy with confidential information, and committed to providing responsive and helpful service to our staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience in human resources, payroll, benefits, business operations, project management, finance, or a related area preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and detailed processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to clearly explain information and respond to employee questions.
• Comfortable learning and working within HR, payroll, benefits, and other technology systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to research questions and learn new processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with HRIS or payroll systems is a plus.
• Experience with school-based HR/payroll operations is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in supporting employees and contributing to the operations of a school community.