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: 1. Processing bi-weekly payroll, reconciliation, reporting, and payment processing of federal taxes, and all other payroll deductions. 2. Quarterly and annual reconciliation and reporting, including NH Retirement System reporting and Federal 941's. 3. Maintain ACA data and produce year-end 1095 forms along with W2's. 4. 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. 5. Coordinate pre-employment processing including completion and verification of I-9 documentation; fingerprinting; background checks, physicals, and drug tests. 6. Prepare and distribute new-hire, and annual contracts to employees. 7. Enter, and maintain, information into various department systems including financial and benefit management. 8. Prepare and maintain employee files. 9. Assist is maintenance of the Human Resources Website. 10. Assist the Business Administrator in completing other accounting department functions as needed. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 1. Effective written and oral communication. 2. Ability to retain confidentiality of personnel and financial matters. 3. Ability to operation a variety of office machines and equipment. 4. Strong interpersonal skills. 5. Strong teamwork and collaborative skills. 6. Good organizational and time management skills. 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite application and other programs commonly used.