Hybrid Benefits & Payroll Specialist

WV Higher Education Policy Commission; South Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Annual leave 24 days

Employer retirement match

Health coverage

Job summary

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate biweekly payroll processing, timecard review, and benefits administration. The role supports onboarding, HR operations, and employee engagement, acting as a liaison with partners and vendors.

The position also handles open enrollment, retirement plan transactions, and maintains confidential employee records in a compliant, audit-ready manner.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration, payroll, accounting, public administration, or a related field, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in HR, payroll, benefits administration, or a related area; or
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, payroll, accounting, public administration, or a related field, plus three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in HR, payroll, benefits administration, or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll and review timecards for accuracy, approvals, leave usage, overtime, deductions, and other payroll-related information.
• Research and resolve payroll and timekeeping discrepancies before and after each payroll cycle.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records, including new hires, status changes, compensation changes, direct deposits, tax information, deductions, and terminations.

Skills

HR knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in HR / related field

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Job description

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate biweekly payroll processing, timecard review, and benefits administration. The role supports onboarding, HR operations, and employee engagement, acting as a liaison with partners and vendors.

The position also handles open enrollment, retirement plan transactions, and maintains confidential employee records in a compliant, audit-ready manner.