Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Shaker Regional School District is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator. This position routinely handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information and will have extensive contact with internal staff members and outside agencies. Prior experience in a school district central office is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing bi-weekly payroll, reconciliation, reporting, and payment processing of federal taxes, and all other payroll deductions.
• Quarterly and annual reconciliation and reporting, including NH Retirement System reporting and Federal 941's.
• Maintain ACA data and produce year-end 1095 forms along with W2's.
• Assists with handling explanation and coordination of employee benefits to new hires, as well as coordination of insurance and other fringe benefits with all employees.
• Coordinate pre-employment processing including completion and verification of I-9 documentation; fingerprinting; background checks, physicals, and drug tests.
• Prepare and distribute new-hire, and annual contracts to employees.
• Enter, and maintain, information into various department systems including financial and benefit management.
• Prepare and maintain employee files.
• Assist is maintenance of the Human Resources Website.
• Assist the Business Administrator in completing other accounting department functions as needed.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to retain confidentiality of personnel and financial matters.
• Ability to operation a variety of office machines and equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite application and other programs commonly used.