Payroll & Benefits Specialist – District Compliance

Northwest Local School District; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Local School District is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role starts with a salary range of $64,776.85 to $70,166.55 based on experience, and is a full-time position within the Central Support Offices.

The Payroll/Benefits Department handles the full lifecycle of district payroll and benefits management for staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with district payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal payroll compliance requirements.
• Ability to verify contract payments for accuracy and perform tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of district payroll processing and benefits management.
• Verify employee contract payments for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle local tax filings and STRS/SERS administration.
• Execute monthly reconciliations with vendors and district deductions.
• Ensure adjustments are completed prior to the next billing cycle.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits management

Contract payments accuracy

State retirement systems (STRS/SERS)

Monthly reconciliations

Job description

Northwest Local School District is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Department Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role starts with a salary range of $64,776.85 to $70,166.55 based on experience, and is a full-time position within the Central Support Offices.

The Payroll/Benefits Department handles the full lifecycle of district payroll and benefits management for staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and auditing standards.