1.0 FTE Payroll Benefits Specialist

Payroll Benefits Specialist Payroll Benefits Specialist at Payroll Department, Matsu Borough School District Administrative Building1.0 FTE Pay Grade: 10 Starting Wage: $21.92 Days Per Year: 260 Specific job responsibilities relevant for this position include: Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, coordinates activities and processes associated with payroll accounting and all related benefits to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Distinguishing Characteristics: Must have a high level of accuracy and ability to work under stressful situations. Must have a thorough knowledge of benefit and payroll issues in order to problem solve troublesome areas and administer employee benefits.1 - Responds to payroll related questions in a timely and cordial manner. Supports all department inquiries with the highest standards of customer services. Daily B22 - Types administrative letters, correspondence, and reports; maintains appropriate filing systems according to established procedures. Daily A13 - Complies with established internal control standards to ensure system and procedural integrity. Daily B24 - Process required vendor payments and reconciliation as assigned. Complies with all payment deadlines to avoid costly penalties. Daily B25 - Supports various aspects of the payroll process in accordance with Federal, State Laws, and policy procedures. Daily B26 - Assist with reporting employee status changes and verification of service requests to the State. As Needed B37 - Point of contact for benefit related inquires. Must be familiar with plan documents and applicable Federal and State laws. As Needed B28 - Prepare and develop communication and educational materials regarding available benefits. As Needed B39 - Help develop and maintain procedures to administer employee benefits and retirement programs. As Needed B310 - Compile and analyze benefit related reports on a regular basis. Weekly B311 - Assist with coordinating and setting up the annual Employee Benefit Fair. As Needed B212 - Calculate health insurance premiums and maintain related reference documents and tables. As Needed B313 - Work with employees and administrators to solve and mediate problems with benefit programs. As Needed B214 - Assist with the open enrollment process for applicable benefits. As Needed B215 - Provide assistance and backup as needed to other payroll staff. Perform other duties as assigned. As Required B3Knowledge Skills (position requirements at entry): Typing 40 wpm. Must be proficient with Microsoft products including Word and Excel. Training and Experience (position requirements at entry): A. A. or B. A. degree preferred. Previous education, training, work or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the tasks listed. Such evidence may include working knowledge (1-3 years) of payroll functions and employee benefits. Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): A valid Alaska Driver's License.