What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator position at Instructional Empowerment?
Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator – Blairsville, PA
Are you passionate about making a difference through your work? At Instructional Empowerment, we are on a mission to eradicate generational poverty through education. Our vision-driven organization prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and collaboration as we strive to create lasting impact.
As a Benefits and Payroll Coordinator, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support to enhance the efficiency of our Finance and HR functions. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is a great opportunity to contribute to an innovative organization that values excellence and employee well-being.
What You’ll Do
In this dynamic support role, you’ll assist with key HR and payroll processes, helping ensure smooth and timely operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Benefits Coordination
Assist with day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), etc.).
Support employee inquiries by providing information or directing them to the appropriate resources.
Help maintain accurate benefits data and support compliance activities.
Payroll Support
Help prepare and process payroll by collecting, reviewing, and entering employee information.
Support payroll compliance by maintaining records and assisting with reporting needs.
Assist with employee payroll questions and direct them appropriately.
Onboarding Coordination
Support new hire onboarding by preparing documentation, organizing materials, and ensuring required forms are completed.
Coordinate with managers to facilitate a smooth onboarding experience.
Offboarding Assistance
Assist with the offboarding process, including final paperwork, system updates, and coordination of final pay and benefits steps.
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a passion for HR. Our ideal candidate will have:
- Required:
- 2–5 years of experience in payroll with a good understanding of benefits.
- Experience in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with payroll platforms like UKG, BambooHR, or WorkDay.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Preferred:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
- PHR or SHRM certification.
We take care of our team just as much as we take care of our mission. Enjoy:
- 100% paid medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous time off: 15 days of PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
- A 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
- Comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success in your new role.
- Hybrid position based in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
- Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST, with occasional evening/weekend needs.
- Salary Range - $19.00-$21.00/hour
Ready to Empower?
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a team dedicated to transforming lives through education, apply today! Let’s work together to shape a brighter future.
Salary : $19 - $21