Payroll Benefit Coordinator

Chippewa Valley Schools•Clinton Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing electronic timekeeping systems, validating absence records, fulfilling wage garnishment requirements, and assisting with various payroll and benefits-related functions. The role involves processing payroll and benefits distributions, reconciling health insurance billing, and coordinating open enrollment activities. The Payroll Benefit Coordinator also acts as backup support to the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, etc.) required.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws impacting payroll and employee benefit programs.
Strong understanding of payroll tax, fringe benefits, and compensation laws.
Evidence of good oral and written communications skills required.

Nice To Haves

Three years’ work experience in a medium-to-large company in payroll and employee benefits preferred.
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.