Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Brentwoodmoschools; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Brentwood School District is seeking a Secretarial/Clerical/Payroll Specialist to coordinate and oversee district payroll and benefits. You will maintain records, guide employees, and ensure accurate processing in line with contracts and policies.

As the primary payroll and benefits resource, you will resolve questions, manage data integrity, and support audits while maintaining confidentiality and high service levels. The role is full-time with 8 hours daily for 260 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in bookkeeping, accounting or payroll processing with advanced record keeping.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with Missouri School Districts in full-cycle payroll and benefits preferred.
• College degree and payroll processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the district's semi-monthly payroll process for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the payroll and benefits SME, guiding employees and resolving questions.
• Maintain accuracy of personnel, payroll, retirement, attendance, and benefits records.
• Review and approve payroll data and discrepancies before processing.
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and W-2s timely.
• Coordinate benefits open enrollment and COBRA administration.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.
• Provide high-quality customer service to staff and administrators.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Missouri payroll experience preferred

College degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Database reporting

Payroll systems

Job description

Brentwood School District is seeking a Secretarial/Clerical/Payroll Specialist to coordinate and oversee district payroll and benefits. You will maintain records, guide employees, and ensure accurate processing in line with contracts and policies.

As the primary payroll and benefits resource, you will resolve questions, manage data integrity, and support audits while maintaining confidentiality and high service levels. The role is full-time with 8 hours daily for 260 days.