Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Nonprofit with Open Enrollment

Pomfret School; Pomfret (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Tuition remission

Job summary

Pomfret School is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to ensure accurate payroll execution and comprehensive benefit administration for faculty and staff. The role supports compliance with non-profit audits and IRS filings, reporting to the Director of Human Resources, and coordinating annual benefit open enrollment.

With responsibilities spanning payroll operations, benefits management, HRIS integrity, and mandatory reporting, the role requires strong attention to detail, audit

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 3–5 years supporting annual financial audits and Form 5500/403(b) plan audits; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Audit Experience: Direct experience supporting annual financial audits, workers' comp audits, and Form 5500/403(b) plan audits.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll/HRIS platforms and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge: Federal and CT payroll laws, ERISA rules, and nonprofit compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process biweekly and monthly payrolls for 170+ employees.
• Administer benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 403(b).
• Lead annual open enrollment and onboarding benefit orientations.
• Coordinate 403(b) plan audit and Form 5500 filing with DoL.
• Complete statutory filings (Form 941, CT Paid Leave, UC-2).

Skills

Accuracy

Confidentiality

Timeliness

Problem solving

Audit readiness

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Veracross

ADP

Job description

Pomfret School is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to ensure accurate payroll execution and comprehensive benefit administration for faculty and staff. The role supports compliance with non-profit audits and IRS filings, reporting to the Director of Human Resources, and coordinating annual benefit open enrollment.

With responsibilities spanning payroll operations, benefits management, HRIS integrity, and mandatory reporting, the role requires strong attention to detail, audit