Benefits & Payroll Specialist - Higher Education

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission seeks a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator to administer biweekly payroll, benefits, leave programs, onboarding, and related HR operations in Kanawha County. You will serve as a primary resource for employees and institutional partners on payroll, benefits, and HR processes.

Responsibilities include processing timecards, maintaining records, supporting open enrollment, assisting with onboarding, and providing responsive customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 5 years of HR/payroll/benefits experience
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of HR/payroll/benefits experience
• Equivalent combinations may be considered per policy

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll and review timecards for accuracy, approvals, leave usage, overtime, deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records (new hires, status changes, compensation changes, DDI, taxes, deductions, terminations).
• Administer benefits and leave programs, including open enrollment; reconcile deductions.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and HRIS updates; provide benefits information.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, leave, retirement, and related HR processes.
• Support purchasing card administration and related documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Benefits administration

HRIS

Public sector experience

Open enrollment support

Education

Associate degree in HR / related field

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission seeks a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator to administer biweekly payroll, benefits, leave programs, onboarding, and related HR operations in Kanawha County. You will serve as a primary resource for employees and institutional partners on payroll, benefits, and HR processes.

Responsibilities include processing timecards, maintaining records, supporting open enrollment, assisting with onboarding, and providing responsive customer service.