Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Education)

GILMAN SCHOOL INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 4

Paid vacation, sick leave & school hol

Job summary

Gilman School is seeking an Entry Level Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to administer biweekly payroll and employee benefits for faculty and staff. You will maintain payroll records, handle deductions, and coordinate with HR, accounting, and external vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong organization, discretion with confidential information, and excellent communication skills. Work hours are 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with full-time status in the Business Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in payroll, benefits, HR or related admin function.
• Experience with payroll and employee benefits administration, preferably in education or similarly complex org.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the School's biweekly payroll from start to finish.
• Review payroll changes: new hires, salary changes, stipends, bonuses, deductions, leaves, terminations.
• Ensure accurate data entry into payroll/HRIS and reconcile payroll reports.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HR knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

HRIS/payroll system

Paycom

Job description

Gilman School is seeking an Entry Level Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to administer biweekly payroll and employee benefits for faculty and staff. You will maintain payroll records, handle deductions, and coordinate with HR, accounting, and external vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong organization, discretion with confidential information, and excellent communication skills. Work hours are 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with full-time status in the Business Office.