Payroll & Benefits Specialist with HRIS & Open Enrollment

Chippewa Valley Schools; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Schools in Clinton Township, MI, is seeking a Payroll Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and benefits operations in the Administration Building. This full-time role reports to the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor and offers hourly compensation based on education and experience.

The position requires an Associate's degree in a related field with two years of payroll and benefits experience, plus knowledge of payroll laws.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years payroll and benefits experience in a mid-size organization.
• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws impacting payroll and benefits.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Experience with UKG Ready and AS400 HRIS preferred.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements related to payroll/benefits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage current electronic timekeeping systems for various labor groups.
• Validate absence records between absence management systems and payroll.
• Coordinate benefits and open enrollment activities with Payroll/Benefits Team.
• Update direct deposit information for accurate pay transmission.
• Process 403b and 457 elections and update payroll records.
• Maintain employee records by reviewing changes in status, exemptions, deductions.
• Complete employment verification requests for wage information.
• Assist with employee benefit reconciliations and audits.
• Conduct payroll and benefits trainings (e.g., UKG).
• Maintain HRIS and labor law knowledge through MISD trainings.
• Assist with meeting payroll operational benchmarks and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG Ready

AS400 HRIS

Benefits administration

Interpreting CBAs

Communication skills

Timekeeping systems

Payroll compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

UKG Ready

AS400 HRIS

Job description

Chippewa Valley Schools in Clinton Township, MI, is seeking a Payroll Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and benefits operations in the Administration Building. This full-time role reports to the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor and offers hourly compensation based on education and experience.

The position requires an Associate's degree in a related field with two years of payroll and benefits experience, plus knowledge of payroll laws.