HR & Payroll Coordinator — PERA & 403(b) Benefits

Rush City Public Schools; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA enrollment

403(b) retirement plan with district/‑

Annual salary review

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an HR & Payroll Coordinator to oversee day-to-day HR, benefits administration, and semi-monthly payroll for the district. Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, background checks, I-9 processing, and benefit setup, ensuring federal and state compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR/payroll experience, a related degree, and proficiency with HR/Finance software, MS Excel, and reporting portals (TRA, PERA, MDE).

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR/payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency with school HR/Finance software (SMART Finance preferred), MS Excel, and online reporting portals (TRA, PERA, MDE).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state HR/payroll regulations and data privacy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when assisting staff on payroll and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, postings, and application tracking.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation, including background checks, Form I-9, direct deposit, and benefits setup.
• Process semi-monthly payroll and administer state retirement plans (PERA/TRA).
• Assist with compliance reporting (STAR, W-2s, ACA) and annual audits.

Job description

Applitrack is seeking an HR & Payroll Coordinator to oversee day-to-day HR, benefits administration, and semi-monthly payroll for the district. Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, background checks, I-9 processing, and benefit setup, ensuring federal and state compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR/payroll experience, a related degree, and proficiency with HR/Finance software, MS Excel, and reporting portals (TRA, PERA, MDE).