Payroll & Leaves Specialist Administrative Support

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plans

Life Insurance

Long/Short Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with F%

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

CREC University courses (two fullypaid

Springfield College tuition discount

Job summary

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks an Administrative Assistant for Payroll and Leaves at River Street Schools and Programs to provide administrative support for payroll, timekeeping, leave administration, and employee records. You will help collect, enter, and verify attendance and leave data to support accurate payroll processing and leaves in accordance with policies.

You will serve as a primary contact for staff and collaborate with Human Resources and program leadership to

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), with the ability to create, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, review, and entry of employee timekeeping, attendance, and leave information to support accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain employee payroll and leave records by accurately entering, updating, and verifying information in payroll, timekeeping, and personnel management systems.
• Support the administration of employee leave requests by tracking absences, maintaining required documentation, and ensuring records are complete and organized.
• Monitor and maintain employee attendance and leave records, including various leave categories.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to support Workers' Compensation and FMLA administration by tracking leave requests and coordinating required forms.
• Assist with reconciling payroll and leave data across systems, identifying discrepancies and escalating as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute payroll, attendance, leave, and staffing reports.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

AA or equivalent

2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks an Administrative Assistant for Payroll and Leaves at River Street Schools and Programs to provide administrative support for payroll, timekeeping, leave administration, and employee records. You will help collect, enter, and verify attendance and leave data to support accurate payroll processing and leaves in accordance with policies.

You will serve as a primary contact for staff and collaborate with Human Resources and program leadership to