School District Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Granby-Public-Schools; Granby (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Granby Public Schools in Granby, MA, seeks a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to accurately and timely process all payroll functions for the district while maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all interactions with staff and the public.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Finance or Accounting with two years of progressivel responsible experience in business administration and familiarity with Harpers Payroll Forward for retirement administration and benefits enrollment.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience required.
• Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in business administration.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll and retirement administration.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• DESE CORI, SORI and fingerprint reports as required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all school department personnel, including changes and updates.
• Create bi-weekly pay reports for departments and grant managers.
• Assist in annual budget process and state financial reporting.
• Analyze payroll scenarios for bargaining negotiations.
• Onboard employees including benefit enrollment.
• Enter and edit employee information in Harpers and other platforms.
• Adjust salary schedules per contractual obligations.
• Respond to employee payroll questions.
• Administer retirement contributions and yearly retirement reports.
• Handle workers' compensation payments and unemployment status.
• Provide payroll information to the town and assist with related obligations.
• Maintain attendance software and assist with HR and AP tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

Business administration experience

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Harpers Payroll Forward

Job description

Granby Public Schools in Granby, MA, seeks a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to accurately and timely process all payroll functions for the district while maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all interactions with staff and the public.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Finance or Accounting with two years of progressivel responsible experience in business administration and familiarity with Harpers Payroll Forward for retirement administration and benefits enrollment.