Payroll/HR Coordinator

Servingschools; Camden (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403b retirement plan

Job summary

School Union 69 in mid-coast Maine is seeking a full-time Payroll/HR Coordinator for year-round work. You will handle payroll submissions, tax payments, MainePERS reporting, and all contract generation while supporting daily HR inquiries.

Ideal candidates have a related degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and computer skills, knowledge of payroll processes, and familiarity with HR laws. Benefits include health and dental insurance and a 403b plan.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a related degree or equivalent work experience.
• They will possess excellent communication and computer skills and have an understanding of the payroll process and bookkeeping methods.
• Knowledge of HR laws and practices and ability to work in an office team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit bi-weekly payroll and all federal/state tax payments.
• Report MainePERS monthly and manage deduction payments (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Generate employment contracts and maintain employee leave balances; answer employee questions daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Payroll knowledge

HR laws knowledge

Education

Related degree or equivalent experience

Job description

School Union 69

School Union 69, composed of the PreK-8 schools of Hope, Appleton, and Lincolnville in beautiful Mid-coast Maine, is seeking a full-time Payroll/HR Coordinator. This is a year-round position.

Payroll/HR Coordinator

The Payroll/HR Coordinator completes and submits payroll and makes all federal and state tax payments bi-weekly; reports MainePERS (state retirement) monthly; makes all deduction payments bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly as needed; completes all fiscal and calendar year end tasks. The Payroll/HR Coordinator is integral in the hiring process, generates all employment contracts, maintains employee leave balances, answers employee questions daily, ensures the district is following association contracts, as well as varied other responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have either a related degree or equivalent work experience. They will possess excellent communication and computer skills and have an understanding of the payroll process and bookkeeping methods. In addition, they will have knowledge of HR laws and practices and will be able to work in an office team environment of shared responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

The starting pay for this position ranges from $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, dependent on experience. Health insurance, dental insurance, and 403b retirement plan are available benefits. Salary and benefits are reviewed annually.

EOE