JOB TITLE: Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

LOCATION: North Andover Public Schools

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance, Director of Personnel/Operations

 

Under the supervision of the Finance Director and Director of Personnel/Operations, the Payroll/Benefits Coordinator will coordinate the preparation, production and distribution of payroll along with managing benefits, such as health and dental insurance, 403b and other retirement deductions.

 

Essential Functions and Duties of the Position 

The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Coordinates and processes payroll for permanent, temporary, seasonal and casual employees each pay cycle (26 payrolls per year).
• Maintains employee databases related to payroll: process Personnel Action Forms for changes to employee master files including new hires, changes in assignment, positions, resignations, changes in tax status, direct deposit, etc.
• Provides a high level of customer service in resolving payroll issues and questions presented by employees and the union.
• Provides training to school/department administrative assistants, as needed.
• Investigates and resolves issues related to payroll in coordination with supervisors.
• Compiles payroll and compensation data as it relates to contract negotiations and collective bargaining. Implement aspects of collective bargaining agreements and individual contracts.
• Completes requests for employment verification and responds to other appropriate requests for information.
• Copies and files processed paperwork. Generates reports as requested by supervisors.
• All reasonably related tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for HR or designee

Education and Experience

Requires Associates Degree in Bookkeeping/Accounting and two years of experience in payroll. Supplemental experience in school or municipal payroll can be substituted in place of a degree.

 

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and tact.
• Experience and knowledge in a customer service environment. Ability to calmly and professionally interact with visitors in a dynamic environment.
• Skill in written and oral communications.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work responsibilities, and use time efficiently.
• Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping principles and MUNIS financial software.
• Ability to perform basic/complex math computations and analyze numerical data.
• Ability to independently research and present solutions to presented problems.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a computer, adding machine, telephone, etc. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Must be able to lift/carry weights of five to ten pounds.

 

Salary

Salary range: $60-75K based on experience. Negotiated with the Superintendent of Schools. 

 

Work Day/Year

12-month position. 8am-4pm Monday-Friday