Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist

Northwest Local School District; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Local School District is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role starts with a salary range of $64,776.85 to $70,166.55 based on experience, and is a full-time position within the Central Support Offices.

The Payroll/Benefits Department handles the full lifecycle of district payroll and benefits management for staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with district payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal payroll compliance requirements.
• Ability to verify contract payments for accuracy and perform tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of district payroll processing and benefits management.
• Verify employee contract payments for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle local tax filings and STRS/SERS administration.
• Execute monthly reconciliations with vendors and district deductions.
• Ensure adjustments are completed prior to the next billing cycle.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits management

Contract payments accuracy

State retirement systems (STRS/SERS)

Monthly reconciliations

Job description

Northwest Local School District Northwest Local School District - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist

Northwest Local School District Northwest Local School District - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5978318

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 31, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Description

Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist

Starting at $64,776.85 - $70,166.55- Based on experience

Northwest Local School District Central Support Offices 8hours per day

Job Summary: The Payroll & Benefits Department Specialist manages the full lifecycle of district payroll processing and benefits management for both certified and classified staff. Operating independently with minimal supervision, this position is responsible for keeping the district in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, board policies, and auditing standards. The ideal candidate verifies all employee contract payments for accuracy, handles local tax filings, manages state retirement systems (STRS/SERS), and executes a detailed monthly reconciliation process with vendor and district deductionsensuring all adjustments and corrections are completed prior to the next billing cycle.

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Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• District Contact
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• Email: [e-mail]

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