Payroll and Benefits Specialist

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays an important role in supporting the employees of Premier Charter School by ensuring accurate and timely payroll and helping staff navigate their benefits. This position manages day-to-day payroll and benefits processes, maintains accurate employee records, responds to staff questions, and helps ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy with confidential information, and committed to providing responsive and helpful service to our staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience preferred. 
• Experience in human resources, payroll, benefits, business operations, project management, finance, or a related area preferred. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and detailed processes. 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion. 
• Strong communication and customer-service skills, with the ability to clearly explain information and respond to employee questions. 
• Comfortable learning and working within HR, payroll, benefits, and other technology systems. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to research questions and learn new processes. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with HRIS or payroll systems is a plus. 
• Experience with Paylocity or school-based HR/payroll operations is a plus, but not required. 
• Interest in supporting employees and contributing to the operations of a school community.