Payroll & Benefits Specialist (1.0 FTE)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District's Educational Leadership & Support Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Assistant. This 1.0 FTE, 12-month position handles bi-weekly payroll and employee benefits, reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, and follows the work agreement.

You will verify employee data, process changes, resolve discrepancies, assist with benefit enrollment and eligibility, and support audits, trainings, events, and special projects, while

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience with customer service and progressive administrative responsibilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience using HRIS; payroll and benefit systems preferred.
• Strong computer skills including accurate data entry, professional use of email, and proficient utilization of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Support bi-weekly payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Verify and maintain employee data, process changes.
• Research discrepancies and assist with inquiries.
• Assist with benefit enrollment, eligibility, verifications.
• Assist with audits, training, events, and special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District's Educational Leadership & Support Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Assistant. This 1.0 FTE, 12-month position handles bi-weekly payroll and employee benefits, reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, and follows the work agreement.

You will verify employee data, process changes, resolve discrepancies, assist with benefit enrollment and eligibility, and support audits, trainings, events, and special projects, while