Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Salary: $18.71 per hour

POSITION TITLE:  Payroll & Benefits Specialist

 

START DATE: As soon as possible

 

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

 

CAMPUS/DEPARTMENT: Ranger Main Campus

 

General Statement of Duties: The Payroll & Benefits Specialist provides oversight to payroll and benefit functions. In addition to these duties the role assists the business department and its associated offices.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Superb oral and written communication skills with a self-starter spirit
• Strong background in compliance, budgeting, and program oversight

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with experience in payroll and benefits or business administration

• Experience in working with Poise, Jenzabar or other payroll & benefit systems
• Demonstrated success in the learning and use of software reporting systems;
• Experience in contract management/development
• Experience in higher education

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Prepare Student Payroll
• Prepare monthly employee payroll
• Help employees enroll in annual benefits
• Maintain current welcome package and in-depth knowledge of benefit offerings
• Prepare monthly state, employment, leave & TRS reports
• Assist in monthly or annual audits
• Oversee worker compensation and student athlete claims
• Maintain safety awareness information and ensure employees receive monthly information
• Prepare daily business log for student payment center (Bursar’s office)
• Performs other related duties as directed

Group health and life insurance (60 day waiting period for health) and retirement benefits (TRS). Optional benefits include disability, vision and dental insurance. 

 

Ranger College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

 

Amy Spindle, Human Resources

Ranger College

254.647.3234 ext. 7041