Payroll Specialist

Salary: $22 - 25 per hour none
Reference: AB_4924736

Payroll & Benefits Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Zion Area

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly autonomous Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our Business Office for a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a foundation in payroll execution and a desire to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

You will take full ownership of the district’s payroll and benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance while serving as a key collaborator within our business operations team. Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of specialized payroll experience is required.

• Education: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field. (A waiver may be considered for candidates possessing an exceptional level of related experience and expertise).

• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential. You must be comfortable navigating complex spreadsheets and utilizing technology to improve office workflows.

• Communication Skills: Excellent grammatical and proofreading skills with a sharp eye for detail. Candidate Profile

  The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a professional environment. We are looking for someone who can:

• Maintain Absolute Confidentiality: Handle sensitive employee and financial data with the utmost discretion.

• Exercise Sound Judgment: Apply positive human relations skills to resolve inquiries and navigate complex payroll scenarios.

• Work Independently: Demonstrate exemplary follow-through and organizational skills with minimal supervision.

• Be a Team Player: Contribute to the overall success of the Business Office by assisting colleagues and meeting shared deadlines.

salary: $22 - $25 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Precision & Compliance: Manage the full lifecycle of payroll processing and benefits administration with a high degree of autonomy, maintaining rigorous standards of data integrity and confidentiality.

• Strategic Business Support: Collaborate closely with the Director of Business Services to provide versatile administrative support, streamlining Business Office operations and special projects.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Payroll and Benefits Manager to synchronize departmental workflows while independently troubleshooting complex inquiries and system audits.

  
  

Skills

• Payroll Processing (3 years of experience is required)
• Payroll Tax-Multistate
• Union Payroll
• Payroll Tax
• Verbal Communication
• Responsiveness
• Analytical Thinking
• Confidentiality
• Filing
• Written Communication
• Benefits
• Microsoft Office
• Payroll Accounting & Benefits (2 years of experience is required)
• Basic Software Skills

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.