Public School Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Payroll Clerk to oversee accurate district payroll processing, benefits administration, and leave tracking. You will ensure tax reporting compliance and timely payroll inquiries resolution.

Responsibilities include coordinating health insurance, retirement plans, pension reporting, and acting as the district’s primary contact for compensation and payroll-related questions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business, finance, HR, or related field required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years payroll/benefits experience preferred.
• Experience with Illinois public school payroll systems, TRS, and IMRF strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage district payroll processing and tax reporting.
• Track employee leave balances and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate employee benefit programs including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Serve as primary contact for compensation, benefits enrollment, leave inquiries, and pension reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Leave tracking

Public school payroll systems

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

TRS

IMRF

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Payroll Clerk to oversee accurate district payroll processing, benefits administration, and leave tracking. You will ensure tax reporting compliance and timely payroll inquiries resolution.

Responsibilities include coordinating health insurance, retirement plans, pension reporting, and acting as the district’s primary contact for compensation and payroll-related questions.