School Payroll & Benefits Specialist

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Lemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking an Anticipated Business Office Assistant/Payroll to administer biweekly payroll for district staff and maintain employee records. The role requires proficiency in Skyward Qmlativ and at least three years in a school district business office or payroll/finance environment.

You will manage benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, FMLA, and other leave, act as liaison with providers, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist

Qualifications

• School district payroll experience is required.
• Must be proficient in Skyward Qmlativ.
• Minimum of three years in a school district business office or payroll/finance.
• Knowledge of TRS and IMRF reporting preferred.
• Experience with FMLA and payroll-related leave processes.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting, payroll processing, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Office, Google platforms, and financial software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Able to perform all essential functions with accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and biweekly payroll processing for all district staff.
• Maintain and audit employee records for payroll data.
• Manage employee benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, FMLA, and leave.
• Serve as liaison between employees and benefit providers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits.
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from staff and administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Skyward Qmlativ

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Google platforms

Financial software

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking an Anticipated Business Office Assistant/Payroll to administer biweekly payroll for district staff and maintain employee records. The role requires proficiency in Skyward Qmlativ and at least three years in a school district business office or payroll/finance environment.

You will manage benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, FMLA, and other leave, act as liaison with providers, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist