Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Region 14 Vacancy

POSITION: Payroll and Benefits Specialist

LOCATION: Central Office

START DATE: May 2024

DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Work with limited supervision to provide accurate and systematic payroll services. Maintain accurate census information and process timely payments for all employee benefits.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Five (5) years payroll experience

Experience with Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Operations

SUPERVISES: No supervisory responsibilities

WORK YEAR: Twelve Months

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Collects, implements, maintains and reviews payroll information to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions

· Assists in the interpretation and implementation of all union contracts.

· Updates and manages Time Clock Plus.

· Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates. Maintains tax tables each new calendar year on the payroll system. Also responsible for the rollover of Payroll and attendance at the end of the fiscal year

· Is responsible for timely depositing of the corresponding tax liabilities with appropriate federal and state agencies

· Prepares required government reports: IRS, State, Unemployment, W-2s, 1095’s, etc.

· Prepares file for TRB and TRB Subsidy. Sends money monthly to TRB

· Maintains the employee leave plans in order to provide current information on bi-weekly paychecks. In addition is responsible for getting out FMLA paperwork and updating employee’s paycheck.

· Provides the upkeep of medical, dental and life insurance elections for all employees.

· Oversees the FSA, DCR and HSA programs for all employees

· Responsible for getting COBRA letters out.

· Maintains the 403B and 457 plans for all employees. Responsible for updating the Plan with Ease file.

· Provide retiree benefits billing information to accounts receivable.

· Receive process and maintain workers compensation claims and coordinate related activity with insurance carrier. Submit timely responses to unemployment claims. Additionally responsible for giving and receiving information from the nurses for the OSHA 300.

· Provide HR with information regarding Annual Salary/Wage Notifications and contracts. In addition provides data for budget and state report preparation

· Assist with payroll audit. Prepares the compensated absence report for the audit.

· Work with representatives of government, employee unions and retirement agencies to provide necessary information. Also is responsible for the Workers’ Compensation and Teamsters audit.

· Maintain Pension Records by updating salaries annually and distributing pension statements. Responsible for the initialization and termination of employees on the pension.

UNION AFFILIATION: None

SALARY: $75,000-85,000

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AND PROVIDE:

Letter of intent

Resume

3 Letters of reference

Transcripts

Proof of Certification

Wendy J. Rossi, Human Resource Coordinator

The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools’ compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Work Location: In person