Payroll Benefits Specialist

Chippewa Valley Schools; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Schools in Clinton Township, MI, is seeking a Payroll Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and benefits operations in the Administration Building. This full-time role reports to the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor and offers hourly compensation based on education and experience.

The position requires an Associate's degree in a related field with two years of payroll and benefits experience, plus knowledge of payroll laws.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years payroll and benefits experience in a mid-size organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws impacting payroll and benefits.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Experience with UKG Ready and AS400 HRIS preferred.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements related to payroll/benefits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage current electronic timekeeping systems for various labor groups.
• Validate absence records between absence management systems and payroll.
• Coordinate benefits and open enrollment activities with Payroll/Benefits Team.
• Update direct deposit information for accurate pay transmission.
• Process 403b and 457 elections and update payroll records.
• Maintain employee records by reviewing changes in status, exemptions, deductions.
• Complete employment verification requests for wage information.
• Assist with employee benefit reconciliations and audits.
• Conduct payroll and benefits trainings (e.g., UKG).
• Maintain HRIS and labor law knowledge through MISD trainings.
• Assist with meeting payroll operational benchmarks and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG Ready

AS400 HRIS

Benefits administration

Interpreting CBAs

Communication skills

Timekeeping systems

Payroll compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

UKG Ready

AS400 HRIS

Job description

Payroll Benefits Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945319
Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

LOCATION: Administration Building

REPORTS TO: Payroll/Benefits Supervisor

SALARY: $28.47/Hour - $34.15/Hour Base ( Based on degree and related experience)

SCHEDULE: 8 Hours/Day, 12 Month Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in related field (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, etc.), required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Two years of work experience in payroll and employee benefits for a mid-size organization, required.

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal labor laws impacting payroll and employee benefit programs.

• Strong understanding of payroll tax, fringe benefits, and compensation laws.

• Evidence of good oral and written communications skills, required.

• Experience working in UKG Ready and AS400 HRIS system, preferred.

• Experience with interpreting and administering provisions of multiple collective bargaining agreements as they relate to payroll, benefits, employee status, and compensation, preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages current electronic timekeeping systems for various labor and at-will employment groups.

• Validates absence records between absence management systems and district payroll software.

• Coordinates benefits and open enrollment activities alongside Payroll/Benefits Team.

• Updates direct deposit information as submitted by employees for accurate pay transmission.

• Processes employee 403b and 457 election changes as submitted to OMNI and updates payroll records accordingly.

• Maintains employee records by reviewing and entering changes in status, exemptions, deductions, etc.

• Completes employment verification requests for wage information.

• Assists with employee benefit reconciliations by monitoring employee deductions, billing staff for outstanding balances, and auditing benefit invoices.

• Conducts employee trainings for payroll and benefits-related modules, such as UKG.

• Maintains knowledge of HRIS and labor laws by active engagement in MISD Payroll and Personnel User Group trainings and other related professional development opportunities.

• Assists with meeting payroll operational benchmarks by managing processes; maintaining accuracy, quality, and excellent customer service standards; resolving problems; and identifying system improvements.

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $28.47 to $34.15 Based on degree and related experience
Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]