Central Office Administrative Assistant for Human Resources (Employee Benefits)

Mt. Pleasant Schools; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Schools is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for their Central Office. This role involves preparing salary statements, maintaining records, and supporting insurance communications among other responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Business/Office Administration, experience with Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite, and strong confidentiality skills. The position offers year-round employment with part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Experience with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for personnel and benefits records.
• High level of accuracy in preparing and entering detailed data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and processing salary statements.
• Help maintain accurate records for the Registry of Educational Personnel.
• Support the preparation of financial documents for payroll deductions.

Skills

Google Drive

Microsoft Office Suite

Budget knowledge

Confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate’s degree in Business/Office Administration

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Administrative Assistant for Central Office

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business/Office Administration (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Experience with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of legal requirements for personnel and benefits records, files, forms and reports
• Budget knowledge and accounting skills
• High level of accuracy in preparing and entering detailed data
• Confidentiality, professional tact, diplomacy and presentation when interacting with administrators, staff, teachers, parents and the community
• Ability to complete tasks accurately during periods of frequent interruptions
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of prior work experience in a related field
• Ability to work independently and make decisions according to established policies and regulations
• Experience with insurance and employee benefits

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and processing salary statements
• Help maintain accurate records for the REP (Registry of Educational Personnel)
• Support the preparation of financial documents for payroll deductions for insurance
• Communicate with employees about insurance options and organize open enrollment
• Assist in the employee onboarding process for new hires
• Prepare and submit ACA reports to insurance
• Assist in auditing and reviewing financial documentation related to grants
• Provide general administrative support for various Central Office duties
• Coordinate with Business Office personnel in verifying all employee wages and benefits
• Support and assist with phone calls or visitor inquiries that require administrative attention
• Additional duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

Administrative Assistants (One Pager~Salary & Benefits) 2023 to 2025

This is a full‑time, year‑round position. Part‑time may be considered if requested by the candidate.

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan’s Elliott‑Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.