Lead Payroll Specialist (Internal Only)
About The Position
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to join our team and ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering exceptional service to our staff. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong grasp of payroll systems, and are passionate about accuracy and confidentiality, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Previous experience in payroll processing required, HR experience preferred
- Associates degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related business field; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Experience with HR Software, specifically eFinancePlus software preferred
- Must have a high level of competency in the operation of a personal computer; as well as general office machines
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules and regulations as it relates to Human Resources and Payroll
- Ability to apply HR and business knowledge to assist management in resolving complex HR challenges
- Must be accurate, efficient, and detail oriented, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task, while meeting required deadlines
- Demonstrate a high level of skill in word processing and utilizing spreadsheets; Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal effectively with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
Nice To Haves
- experience in K-12 education setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in processing payroll for approximately 1,400 employees on a bi-weekly basis
- Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
- Reviews and audits time sheets and payroll and benefit records ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, appropriate labor agreements, and related state and federal laws
- Process wage assignments, garnishments, and friend of the court orders
- Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, and deductions
- Processes and calculates a variety of complex payroll actions including overtime wages, weighted average calculation, workers compensation claims, and prorated salary calculations
- Protects the interests of employees and the organization in accordance with Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations
- Provide primary backup to Payroll Supervisor
- Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with applicable labor laws and organization policies and guidelines
- Cross trains in the areas of Payroll/Human Resources with potential for rotating areas of responsibility
- Maintains and keeps up-to-date files of all payroll and HR documentation and information
- Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Provides excellent customer service to employees and outside vendors when providing information and answering questions and requests
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
