Higher Ed Benefits & Payroll Specialist

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 oversee biweekly payroll, timecard processing, benefits, leave programs, onboarding, and HR operations. This role serves as a primary resource for employees and institutional partners regarding payroll, benefits, and related HR processes.

The Benefits and Payroll Coordinator reviews and processes biweekly timecards, maintains payroll records, administers benefits and leave transactions, and supports

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree with relevant HR/Payroll education and experience.
• Experience in HR, payroll, benefits administration, or related areas.
• Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll and review timecards for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll and employee records including changes and terminations.
• Administer benefits and leave transactions, including open enrollment.
• Support onboarding, HRIS updates, payroll setup, and benefits information.
• Provide responsive customer service and partner with payroll, benefits, and vendors.
• Coordinate procurement card responsibilities and related documentation.
• Assist with HR projects, audits, and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Timekeeping

Benefits administration

Leave management

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Education

Associate degree in human resources, business administration, payroll, accounting, public administration, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, payroll, accounting, public administration, or a related field

Job description

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission seeks a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator to oversee biweekly payroll, timecard processing, benefits, leave programs, onboarding, and HR operations. This role serves as a primary resource for employees and institutional partners regarding payroll, benefits, and related HR processes.

The Benefits and Payroll Coordinator reviews and processes biweekly timecards, maintains payroll records, administers benefits and leave transactions, and supports