Ingham Intermediate School District
Payroll And Benefits Specialist
PayCompetitive
LocationMason/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 17364
- Position Type:
Human Resources/ Payroll/Benefits - Date Posted:
11/2/2023 - Location:
Ingham Intermediate School District - Date Available:
12/18/2023 - Closing Date:
'); ' 11/19/2023 - District:
Ingham ISD - website Additional Information: Show/Hide - Performs all activities necessary to process one or more payrolls, including but not limited to maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports and processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
- Provides accounting support and assists with audit preparation.
- Assists with new staff orientation for payroll and benefits.
- Responds to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees on paychecks, benefit plan provisions and enrollments, status changes, claims issues and other general inquiries.
- Processes leave-of-absence requests, including FMLA.
- Prepares annual contracts, supplemental contracts, wage memos, new hire information and employee status changes.
- Coordinates annual open enrollment process and processes annual benefit open enrollment changes.
- Balances and processes benefit bills.
- Processes long term disability, workers’ compensation and other insurance claims.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in accounting, business or a related field. In lieu of a degree, four or more years of payroll and/or accounting experience may be used or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of generally acceptable accounting principles related to assigned functions.
- Ability to learn local, state and federal regulations impacting the payroll and employee benefits function.
- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to provide courteous and accurate information.
- Written and computer skills necessary for the creation and compilation of various documents, communications and reports.
- Analytical ability to evaluate information and situations to determine the appropriate course of action without supervisor approval.
- Analytical ability and mathematical aptitude are necessary to process transactions and identify and resolve a variety of payroll and benefit issues. Ability to interpret and apply multiple Union bargaining contracts is required.
- Ability to utilize discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information and documents.
- Mental ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, adapt to interruptions, work on several projects at the same time, work on tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail, and handle pressures related to multiple deadlines.
- Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time working on a computer and to properly operate required office equipment.
- It is preferred to have accounting, payroll and/or benefits experience in a school setting.
- Competitive wages
- Five health insurance plans to choose from to best fit your needs
- District paid dental and vision insurance.
- District paid personal life insurance policy and long-term disability
- Employee wellbeing rewards and employee assistance program
- Paid leave time
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- District-supported professional development
- Positive work-life balance
- Work is in a normal environment where there is minimal or no physical discomfort.
Ingham Intermediate School District
Position Announcement
Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist Job ID: 17364 Location: Ingham ISD, Mason, MI Start Date: December 18, 2023 Salary Range/ Level: 2023-2024 Non – Affiliated Schedule
$52,910 - $73,450
(commensurate with experience)Terms of Employment: 52 weeks/year, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day Date Posted: November 2, 2023 Application Deadline: November 19, 2023 Application Process: A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Ingham ISD under Join Our Team.)Ingham Intermediate School District Ingham ISD is a dynamic organization, committed to providing a wide variety of quality educational supports to school districts, children, and families. We coordinate and deliver services and programs focused on student achievement, leadership, and collaboration to advance excellence in education. While improving educational outcomes in our community, we likewise challenge our staff to grow personally and professionally. We are looking for team members who will support our mission to lead and serve in education and who will contribute to our culture of innovation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to our organization. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups (i.e., race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) who will contribute to the enrichment of ideas and perspectives and best support those we serve. Job Description What You’ll Do
Under the general direction of the administrator and in compliance with established policies, procedures and practices, works with a team to perform a variety of tasks related to accounting, payroll, employee benefits and leaves for the Ingham Intermediate School District and/or constituent school districts.
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Notice of Non-discrimination
It is the policy of Ingham Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, MI, 48854. (517) 244-1289.
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About the company
Ingham Intermediate School District is a regional education service agency and has been in operation since 1962. Our service area extends into seven counties; however, we primarily serve the schools in Ingham County. Ingham ISD's main campus is in Maso...