Searcy School District Hiring for Payroll/Human Resources at Searcy, AR Full Time

POSITION LOCATION:

Adminstration Building

FLSA:

Non-exempt Administrative

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12-month employment (255 days) with benefits

SUMMARY:

The Payroll/Human Resources position is responsible for payroll and benefits administration. Responsible for having overall knowledge of all payroll and human resource functions. Provides exceptional communication and service to employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Payroll Administration

• a) Provides training as needed to supervisors, staff, etc.
• b) Responsible for timely, accurately and compliantly processing the District’s payroll.
• c) Process employee data for new hires, changes, additional earnings, etc.
• c) Attendance data entry, attendance posting to payroll and reconciliation.
• d) Prepare and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality.
• e) Develop in depth understanding of payroll software. Create reports on demand.
• f) Other duties as assigned.

2) Benefits Administration

• a) Administers all employee & volunteer benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, and disability.
• b) Provide benefit information to all new hires during the onboarding process. Distributes enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• c) Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. Responds to benefits inquiries on plan provisions, benefits enrollments and status changes. Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• d) Prepare and setup meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand district benefits. Ensures that employee forms and resources are properly updated.
• e) Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments and provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Updates database with new and changing information; ensures accuracy and integrity of information. Responsible for employee benefit file maintenance and storage retention requirements.
• f) Properly record, track and administer the steps needed to process employee terminations in order to comply with COBRA law and appropriately deliver continuation of employee benefits.
• g) Completes and submits unemployment requests from the Department of Workforce Services.
• h) Develop in-depth understanding of all vendor enrollment systems and websites. Create reports on request.
• i) Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or higher preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years of experience in human resources and/or payroll preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Must possess strong computer, oral communication, and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must possess exceptional judgment and decision-making skills. Strict confidentiality is essential. Ability to multi-task and work independently.

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