Payroll & Benefits Generalist - HR & Compliance

Scranton, PA; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Scranton seeks a Payroll and Benefits Generalist to join the Diocesan Human Resources Office. You will process payrolls for diocesan offices and clergy, coordinate health/dental/vision benefits, manage time and attendance records, and conduct new hire orientations while supporting broader HR activities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of payroll/benefits experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality within a Catholic organizational context.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll and benefits experience is preferred.
• Confidentiality and discretion are essential.
• Strong communication skills required for internal/external stakeholders.
• Computer proficiency and HRIS experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process designated payrolls for diocesan offices and clergy.
• Coordinate health, dental, vision insurance enrollments and benefit administration.
• Generate payroll and benefit reports.
• Assist with other HR benefits administration tasks (life insurance, disability, retirement).
• Administer time and attendance recordkeeping for staff and departments.
• Conduct new hire orientations.
• Provide general HR administrative support to the Diocesan HR Office.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Diocese of Scranton
Payroll and Benefits Generalist

Position Summary:

The Payroll and Benefits Generalist position is an integral part of the Diocesan Human Resources Office team. This position will be responsible for processing designated payrolls, coordinating insurance and benefit administration, maintaining time and attendance recordkeeping, conducting new hire orientations along with providing general administrative support in other human resource areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for employees in the diocesan administrative offices and clergy. This position will also serve as primary payroll backup for additional diocesan organizations.
• Coordinates health, dental and vision insurance enrollments, terminations, claims and serves as the primary point of contact for plan participant questions and issues. The position will work closely with our contracted diocesan insurance consultants and will be responsible for accurately administering the insurance/benefit information management system.
• Generate required payroll and benefit reports.
• Assist other team members as needed in the administration of other diocesan benefits such as life insurance, short and long term disability, and retirement plans.
• Administers the time and attendance recordkeeping system for employees and Diocesan departments.
• Conducts new employee orientations.
• Provides general administrative support for the Diocesan Human Resources Office team as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for the Catholic Church’s mission, vision and values.

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

• Maintain and promote a positive customer service approach to internal and external stakeholders.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in payroll, insurance/benefit administration and human resources. Additional fiscal/basic accounting experience a plus.
• Needs be able to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a team player who possesses strong communications skills.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail is required.
• Must be able ability to multi-task and also work independently with little supervision.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter with salary requirements and a complete resume with references by October 16, 2026, to:

James Burke
Diocesan Secretary for Human Resources
300 Wyoming Ave., Scranton Pa. 18503
Or Email [e-mail]

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