Assistant Payroll and Benefits Support
$57,000–$67,000 year
On-siteJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Process semi-monthly payroll for all school employees, ensuring accuracy of hours, wages, deductions, and withholdings while maintaining confidential employee records. Assist with enrollment, changes, and terminations in health, dental, vision, and other benefit plans, including coordination with the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits. Reconcile payroll data against timekeeping systems and HRIS records, then prepare quarterly and annual tax filings and reporting in compliance with federal and state requirements. Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and leave balances while supporting internal and external audits.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one to two (1–2) years of experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, bookkeeping, or related clerical/accounting work
- Ability to successfully complete and clear a New Jersey criminal history background check and Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) clearance prior to employment
Desired Qualifications
- school district or charter school experience
- Proficiency with payroll/HRIS software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- experience with systems such as Paychex, ADP, Frontline, or PowerSchool
- Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, human resources, or a related field
- Prior experience working in a New Jersey public school or charter school business office
- Familiarity with the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits (PERS/TPAF), SEHBP, and New Jersey wage and hour law
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