Payroll & Benefits Specialist for School Staff

True North Classical Academy; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Classical Academy in Miami, FL is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Coordinator to support our faculty and staff with day-to-day HR operations. This role emphasizes accuracy in time-tracking, benefits administration, and compliant onboarding for new hires.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of payroll/benefits experience, proficiency with Paylocity, and a strong attention to detail. A Bachelor’s in HR or related field is preferred, with a passion for our classical education mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of payroll and benefits experience.
• Experience with HRIS, especially Paylocity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Aligned with True North’s classical education mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries.
• Administer benefits programs and 401k enrollment.
• Support annual HR and financial compliance audits.
• Manage time-entry and payroll processing in Paylocity.
• Oversee onboarding and new hire paperwork.
• Assist recruiting by posting jobs and coordinating interviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Customer service

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Job description

True North Classical Academy in Miami, FL is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Coordinator to support our faculty and staff with day-to-day HR operations. This role emphasizes accuracy in time-tracking, benefits administration, and compliant onboarding for new hires.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of payroll/benefits experience, proficiency with Paylocity, and a strong attention to detail. A Bachelor’s in HR or related field is preferred, with a passion for our classical education mission.