Payroll Administrator

St Xavier High School; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

403(b) employer contribution

Job summary

St Xavier High School in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee biweekly payroll, benefits support, and compliance reporting. This role works closely with Human Resources and the Business Office to ensure accurate payroll operations and employee support.

The ideal candidate has strong payroll expertise, a customer‑service mindset, and a drive to improve processes. The position is full‑time and located on site in Cincinnati.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of payroll experience, including processing and reporting.
• Experience with Paycor payroll system and onboarding is required.
• Experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission‑driven org is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, reporting, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly payroll processing and related activities.
• Support onboarding, payroll records, and benefits administration via Paycor.
• Serve as a resource for payroll, benefits, and timekeeping questions.
• Assist with compliance reporting, audits, and payroll recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Business Office to ensure accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage system capabilities.

Skills

Payroll administration

Paycor

Excel

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Payroll Administrator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907136

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Career Opportunity: Payroll Administrator with St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, OH

Do you enjoy owning the payroll process and serving as a trusted resource for employees? Are you experienced with payroll administration, benefits support, and compliance reporting? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can build relationships, improve processes, and make an impact across the organization? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

St. Xavier High School is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll operations and support a variety of payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee support functions. This position works closely with Human Resources and the Business Office and plays an important role in supporting the faculty and staff who make St. Xavier's mission possible. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, a customer-service mindset, and a desire to continuously improve processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly payroll processing and related payroll activities.
• Support employee onboarding, payroll records, and benefits administration through Paycor.
• Serve as a resource for employee payroll, benefits, and timekeeping questions.
• Assist with compliance reporting, audits, and payroll-related recordkeeping.
• Partner with Human Resources, the Business Office, and other departments to support accurate payroll operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage system capabilities more effectively.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of payroll administration or related experience.
• Experience with Paycor payroll processing and onboarding is required.
• Experience supporting payroll and benefits in a school, nonprofit, or similarly mission-driven organization preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, reporting requirements, and benefits administration.
• Strong Excel, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build positive relationships with employees throughout the organization.

St. Xavier High School is a Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school serving young men throughout Greater Cincinnati. Employees become part of a welcoming community with a strong culture, long employee tenure, and a shared commitment to supporting students through education, leadership, faith, and service.

Learn more about St. Xavier’s mission by visiting:

http://www.stxavier.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/school/st.-xavier-high-school/

Salary:$68,000+ annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and additional employee programs. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary employer contribution equal to 6.5% of salary to the 403(b) plan after one year of service.

Join a collaborative and mission-driven organization where you can use your payroll expertise to support the faculty and staff who help shape the next generation of leaders.

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third‑party candidates please.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $68,000 to $70,000 Per Year

Job Categories

Administration > Business/Finance

Administration > Human Resources

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Craig , Sr. HR Manager
• 600 W. North Bend Road
• Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
• Phone: [phone] ext.175
• Email: [e-mail]