HRA-DC-Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Our client, a local public charter school in Washington, DC, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to support their HR and Operations teams. The ideal candidate is someone with proven experience working within a HR team, with heavy focus on payroll and benefits administration.

This is a contract (to potential hire) position that will last a minimum of 3 months. The role reports to the Director of Operations and is required on-site, 5 days/week. The pay is $25-29/hr, based on candidate experience and qualifications.

Candidate Profile And Qualifications

• Experience in – HR, working in a school environment, 2-4 years of HR, benefits and payroll experience. Familiar working with multiple insurance providers and retirement programs. Auditing experience.
• Proficient in – ADP, WorkforceNow, Microsoft Office
• Soft Skills – Excellent organizational skills and timely completion of tasks. Can handle working in a school environment
• Education – Bachelors degree required
• Proof of vaccination against covid-19: Required, including Booster
  
  

Job Description

Payroll Administration; 65%

• Manages all employee payroll records
• Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transaction are processed accurately and timely
• Reviews all time and attendance records in ADP
• Provides ADP training
• Calculates and process in ADP all extra duty contracts and stipends
• Researches, analyzes and resolves payroll related problems or questions by collecting and analyzing information
• Communicates with employees and other departments to answer questions and resolve payroll and benefit problems
• Maintains employees’ confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Serves as point of contact for all payroll concerns
• Prepare related reports for fiscal year audit
  
  

Benefits Administration; 35%

• Ensures termination from benefits occurs in a timely manner and appropriate COBRA paperwork is issued
• Process and follow up on disability claims
• Reports and administers work compensation claims
• Reviews benefits invoices to ensure accuracy prior to processing for payment
• Responds to staff questions related to benefits
• Assists annually with updating Employee Handbook
• Participates in New Hire Orientation
• Provides periodic information throughout the year to faculty/staff on benefits updates
• Works with finance department to create and distribute annual time and effort letters
• Serves as point of contact for employees and benefit vendors
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Location: Washington, DC