Payroll / Benefits Specialist at Lammersville Unified School District (Mountain House)
About the Employer
About Mountain House Lammersville Unified School District is located in Mountain House, a beautiful, planned suburban community located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area at the border of the San Joaquin and Alameda Counties. The community, with a population of approximately 25,000, is located 5 miles northwest of Tracy, 10 miles from Livermore, and just .5 miles off Interstate 580. About the Lammersville Unified School District The Lammersville Unified School District (LUSD) serves 7,800 students, from preschool through grade 12, in a diverse suburban environment. The district is composed of eight K-8 elementary schools and a comprehensive high school. The Mission of the Lammersville Unified School District, as a collaborative partnership of families, community members, and staff, is to graduate all students with the knowledge and ability to make good choices, to act responsibly, to enter the workforce in a profession of their choice, and to continue lifelong learning. Lammersville Unified School District boasts beautiful new state-of-the-art campuses, 1:1 technology for students, and well-maintained grounds and athletic facilities. A strong, positive relationship between district leadership and the labor unions help create the foundation for a positive district culture. The district is ranked number one in academic achievement in San Joaquin County, as one of the "Best School Districts in California," and its schools have been recognized with numerous accolades, including Golden Bell Awards, Project Lead The Way Distinguished School Launch, Project Lead The Way Distinguished School Gateway, California Distinguished School, Science and Math Olympiad Top 5 in San Joaquin County, and Forum Music Festival Silver Rating. Mountain House High School is renowned for its signature programs, including the Engineering pathway, which prepares students to succeed in a post-secondary engineering program; the Biomedical pathway, which prepares students for a post- secondary education in biomedical sciences; and the Culinary pathway, which prepares students for a post-secondary education in the culinary arts.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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POSITON TITLE: Payroll / Benefits Specialist
SUMMARY OF POSITIONS:
Under the direction of the administration in the Business Services, performs payroll/benefits/position control and related functions, and other accounting functions as assigned.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Business Services.
DUTIES:
./ Reconciles benefit enrollment forms and billings to employee records (e.g., health, dental, vision, etc.) to ensure accurate coverage of employees and payment to providers and comply with contract provisions.
./ Possesses a working knowledge of STRS and PERS retirement systems and IRS Section 125
./ Maintains various benefit information to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
./ Process Worker’s Compensation claims
./ Employment Contract generation for certificated and classified employees
./ Responsible for verifying insurance eligibility, resolving insurance problems, conveying information processing claims, etc.
./ Responsible for reconciling all FTE’s to positions in the designated payroll management system.
./ Assists in organizing, processing, maintaining, and monitoring various payroll information (e.g., pay rates, attendance, vacation, leaves, comp time, seniority, deductions, work location, etc.) to ensure accurate distribution of payroll and to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance with organized employee payroll files.
./ Assists in distributing payroll and related payroll information (e.g. time sheets, withholding information, etc.)· Assists in ensuring accuracy and compliance of preliminary reports/time sheets, spreadsheets, program and funds distribution, etc.
./ Assists in providing County, state and District personnel with requested information necessary to provide timely and accurate payment of employees
./ Participates in informational activities (e.g., employee fairs, meetings, workshops, health fairs and new employee orientation) to receive and/or provide information regarding benefits and enrollment procedures
./ Performs advanced arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
./ Performs ten key by touch
./ Receives District telephone calls as needed
./ Operates standard office equipment including use of computer applications
./ Uses English in both written and verbal form; correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
./ Demonstrates organizational skills
./ Performs other related duties as assigned or needed
300 Legacy Drive (209) 836-7400
Mountain House, California 95391 Fax (209) 835-1113
Lammersville Elementary School District
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies and procedures involved in preparation, verification, maintenance and processing of District payroll.
Principles of payroll accounting and financial record-keeping. District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Computer skills in spreadsheet and accounting software.
ABILITY TO:
Perform advanced technical and highly complex duties related to payroll functions for both certificated and classified district personnel and assure prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters.
Interpret, apply, and explain laws, procedures and regulations pertaining to payroll procedures and policies.
Maintain accurate and interrelated financial payroll and related records. Make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an affective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines. Plan, prioritize and organize work. Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. Operate computer terminals and other office equipment.
Follow oral and written directions. Work cooperatively with others.
Deal politely with members of the public. Juggle several tasks at once.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of payroll experience.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Sit for extended periods at a desk, conference table or in meeting rooms; frequently stand and walk; bend, stoop and reach overhead; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; physical agility to lift and move up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand activities within close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting, files & phone (continuously), and printed matter with or without visual aids; verbal communications including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels; ability to use office equipment including computer terminals, telephones, calculators, copiers and FAX.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
District office and school environment; subject to many demands on time and constant interruptions.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume Letter of Interest Three Letters of Experience
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume Letter of Interest Three Letters of Experience
Application Deadline
3/15/2016 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
1/28/2016
Contact
Alvina Keyser
209-836-7400
209-836-7400
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
DOE: $17.16 - $20.68
Length of Work Year
240 Actual Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time