Attendance and Compensation Specialist

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) seeks a dedicated professional to manage payroll-related compensation and employment status processes. You will advise employees and administrators while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

The role collaborates closely with Payroll and HR staff to deliver accurate salary administration and timely HR services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resource management, business administration, or related field or five years equivalent experience.
• Exceptional mathematical aptitude with ability to perform complex salary calculations and maintain data integrity.
• Proficient with HRIS platforms, database systems, and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills for salary calculations, data analysis, reporting and reconciliation.
• Commitment to responsive, professional customer service with confidentiality and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate personnel actions and compensation implications.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, and/or CEBS certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain attendance data for payroll, update leave balances, monitor compensatory time, and process leave payouts.
• Calculate wage rates for new hires and status changes, and track salary steps per contracts.
• Process Employment Status Forms and communicate changes to employees.
• Review timesheets and communicate payroll changes to Payroll.
• Determine salary placement per agreements.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

Payroll calculations

Data integrity

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Salary administration

Forward planning

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

HRIS software

Job description

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000 students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of Position

Responsible for the accurate administration and coordination of employee attendance, compensation, and employment status processes to ensure compliance, payroll accuracy, and continuity of Human Resources operations. Serve as a trusted resource to employees and administrators by providing exceptional customer service, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity, and proactively anticipating compensation and personnel-related needs. Collaborate closely with Payroll and Human Resources staff to ensure timely communication, accurate salary administration, and effective delivery of Human Resources services.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Review, process and maintain employee attendance information as part of the payroll process to include, but not limited to, updating leave balances, monitoring compensatory time, and preparing leave payouts as per agreements.
• Prepare and calculate employees’ bi-weekly, daily, and hourly wage rates for all new hires, changes in employment status, and track salary steps and/or certifications to compute new salaries per contractual agreements. Update salary data in database system(s) on an annual basis or as needed.
• Monitor and process Employment Status Forms, including updating personnel systems, determining salary impact, and communicating changes accurately and promptly to employees.
• Review and process timesheets, accurately communicate salary and employment status changes to Payroll for the appropriate payroll cycle, and review payroll registers to ensure employees are compensated correctly.
• Determine salary placement for recommended candidates in accordance with agreements.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in human resource management, business administration, or a related field or five (5) years equivalent experience required.
• Exceptional mathematical aptitude with demonstrated ability to perform complex salary calculations accurately; proven attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Proficient with HRIS platforms, database systems, and Microsoft Office products, with advanced proficiency in Excel for salary calculations and data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive, professional, and employee-centered customer service while exercising sound judgment and discretion in a confidential and compliance-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and forward-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate personnel actions, identify compensation implications, and proactively coordinate necessary updates.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, and/or CEBS certification(s) preferred.

Schedule:

Full-time, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week

Salary:

Starting at $51,288/year as established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Technology Support Services staff, SRI 9.