Strategic Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

TrulyHired; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Schools is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Administrator to manage timekeeping, payroll processing, and benefits administration for a 12-month position at the Administration Building. The role reports to the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor and requires attention to wage laws and accurate data.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of payroll/benefits experience, with knowledge of UKG Ready and AS400 HRIS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Three years' work experience in payroll and employee benefits preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws impacting payroll and benefits.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax, fringe benefits, and compensation laws.
• Evidence of good oral and written communications skills required.
• Experience working in UKG Ready and AS400 HRIS system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages current electronic timekeeping systems for various labor and at-will employment groups.
• Validates absence records between absence management systems and district payroll software.
• Fulfills wage garnishment requirements by completing forms, adjusting payroll records, and documenting and transmitting withholdings.
• Assists with Office of Retirement System (ORS) related functions as needed.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of MESSA health insurance billing.
• Processes payroll and benefits distribution reclassifications as needed.
• Files Quarterly Financial Collection for Michigan Medicaid Administrative Outreach Program (AOP).
• Assists with meeting payroll operational benchmarks by managing processes; maintaining accuracy, quality, and excellent customer service standards; resolving problems; and identifying system improvements.
• Coordinates benefits and open enrollment activities alongside Payroll/Benefits Team.
• Acts as backup support to the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor in closing payroll and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

UKG Ready

AS400 HRIS

Job description

Chippewa Valley Schools is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Administrator to manage timekeeping, payroll processing, and benefits administration for a 12-month position at the Administration Building. The role reports to the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor and requires attention to wage laws and accurate data.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of payroll/benefits experience, with knowledge of UKG Ready and AS400 HRIS preferred.