Payroll/Benefits Specialist

ServingSchools; Readfield (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools in Readfield, Maine, is seeking a Payroll Benefits Specialist to ensure accurate compensation and benefits are processed promptly for district personnel. This role supports staff morale by handling compensation matters efficiently and accurately.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in a professional office setting and 2+ years in payroll and benefits administration, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of payroll fundamentals and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a professional office setting.
• 2+ years in payroll and benefits administration.
• Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Solid understanding of benefits administration.
• Technical capacity: Excel, Microsoft Office, Pro-Fund, ADS, electronic forms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure district personnel receive correct compensation and benefits in a timely manner.
• Coordinate other payroll and benefits administration tasks essential to efficiency and effectiveness of the district.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Pro-Fund

ADS

Electronic forms

Job description

Payroll Benefits Specialist

Job Goal: To ensure that district personnel receive the correct compensation and benefits in a timely manner. To complete the detailed and written work, and to coordinate other matters essential to the efficiency and effectiveness of the district's payroll and benefits administration. To contribute to staff morale by the prompt and accurate handling of compensation matters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Bachelor's degree or Associate degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years successful experience in a professional office setting.
• Minimum of 2 years in the administration of payroll and benefits.
• Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Solid understanding of benefits administration.
• Technical Capacity (Excel, Microsoft, Pro-Fund, ADS, electronic forms)
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration skills

Certification

Must possess or be able to obtain Current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check authorization.

Application Deadline

Until a suitable candidate is found.

Salary Range

$25.31-$31.16/hr based on experience.

RSU No. 38 is an Equal Opportunity Employer