1st Grade Teacher

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Charter School is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll and benefits processing. The role supports staff with questions, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and discreet when handling confidential information while providing responsive service to staff and contributing to the smooth operation of the school’s HR functions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day payroll accurately and timely.
• Administer employee benefits and respond to staff questions about benefits and payroll.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Support HR/payroll operations and contribute to school community operations.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Discretion

Problem solving

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Learning new processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS or payroll systems

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.