Payroll and Benefits Coordinator (Temporary Role) New Washington, District of Columbia, United [...]

Hillel International; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to ensure a seamless payroll and benefits experience for staff across a nationwide network. This role, lasting 4-6 months, involves providing essential support in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR systems. Your contributions will directly impact the staff who engage students, making you a vital part of the organization's infrastructure during this interim period. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about supporting a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Payroll, Benefits Administration, or HR support.
• Experience in nonprofit or education settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll and benefits support to local Hillels.
• Accurately process payroll biweekly and troubleshoot errors.
• Analyze and reconcile benefits data and process vendor payments.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Benefits Administration

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator (Temporary Role)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator (Temporary Role)

Role Overview

As the Temporary Payroll and Benefits Coordinator at Hillel International, you’ll ensure a seamless and positive payroll and benefits experience for staff across the Hillel movement. For 4–6 months, you’ll provide essential support in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR systems for both Hillel International and 110 Campus Hillels nationwide. Your work will directly impact the staff who power student engagement, making you a vital part of our infrastructure during this interim period.

What You’ll Do

• Provide responsive payroll and benefits support to local Hillels, guiding staff through questions and system navigation.
• Accurately process payroll biweekly and troubleshoot errors in collaboration with local stakeholders.
• Onboard and train system users, hosting live webinars and 1:1 training to ensure clarity and confidence in usage.
• Analyze and reconcile benefits data, process vendor payments, and support parental leave planning and state benefit coordination.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Monitor benefits enrollments for accuracy in coding and elections.
• Audit employee profiles and ensure data integrity through consistent checklist and form review.
• Communicate biweekly payroll and benefits updates across multiple audiences.
• Run reports on payroll, HSA distributions, and benefits usage, uploading and sharing with vendors as needed.
• Support employees with leave requests, workers' comp claims, and general benefits inquiries.
• Provide outstanding customer service via phone and email, ensuring a smooth HR experience for all staff.

What You've Accomplished

• 1–3 years of experience in Payroll, Benefits Administration, or Human Resources support.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in nonprofit or education settings is a plus.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Proven success in payroll processing, benefits coordination, and administrative support.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when working with employee data and vendor systems.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal communication.
• Confidence using payroll/HRIS platforms (Paycor experience highly preferred).
• Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple deadlines, and troubleshoot issues with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Comfort working remotely and independently while staying connected to a collaborative team.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary for this temporary role is $50,000–$55,000 (prorated for time in position).
• Four- to six-month temporary position
• Fully remote role with flexibility for U.S.-based candidates. #LI-REMOTE

About Hillel International

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.

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