District Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Compliance Expert

Northwest Local School District; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Local School District in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of payroll processing and benefits for both certified and classified staff.

The role operates independently with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with laws, board policies, and auditing standards. Starting salary is based on experience, with a target range around mid-$60k to low-$70k annually.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing and benefits management for district staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Verify employee contract payments for accuracy and handle related tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of district payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, board policies, and auditing standards.
• Verify all employee contract payments for accuracy and handle local tax filings, STRS/SERS retirement interactions.
• Execute monthly reconciliations with vendors and the district to ensure correct deductions before billing cycles.

Job description

Northwest Local School District in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of payroll processing and benefits for both certified and classified staff.

The role operates independently with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with laws, board policies, and auditing standards. Starting salary is based on experience, with a target range around mid-$60k to low-$70k annually.