ANTICIPATED BENEFITS SPECIALIST/ ASSISTANT PAYROLL COORDINATOR - DISTRICT - 2025-2026

ANTICIPATED BENEFITS SPECIALIST/ASSISTANT PAYROLL COORDINATOR
DISTRICT
2025-2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds Associates Degree, or equivalent experience with benefits, management, administration, payroll or related field..
• Possesses an ability to multitask.
• Possesses excellent attention to detail in all aspects of the position especially with data input.
• Displays confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Performs complex benefits and other functions relating to worker's compensation and unemployment
• Compliance with all statutory regulations and district requirements for
• securing public school employment is required.
• Experience with Genesis (SchoolFi) preferred. 

12 Month- Unaffiliated Position

Reports to: Business Administrator

Compensation:  $60,000-$65,000

Available for full medical and dental benefits

Anticipated Start Date: April 13, 2026

Performance Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Assists with the bi-monthly preparation of payroll for the district
• Verify and input all payroll timesheets, overtime, and stipend payments
• Reviews Board minutes to verify proper compensation of employees
• Coordinates the district's open-enrollment periods for health, dental, flexible spending account (FSA) and 403B's
• Collaborate with HR Department to ensure benefits are calculated and collected for employees collecting FMLA or NJFLA
• Manages staff initial enrollments, policy changes, waivers, and terminations within the health benefits and pension programs
• Conducts benefits orientation sessions for new and existing employees and informs employees of changes relating to benefit plans
• Assists in preparation of paperwork relating to pension and tax fillings (TPAF, PERS, 941, WR30, etc)
• Assists in preparation of annual W-2 and 1095c forms
• Responds to all inquiries by employees, outside agencies, and legal entities as related to payroll and benefits

Application Procedure:

Applications are being accepted on-line through Applitrack until the position is filled.  

https://www.applitrack.com/dover/onlineapp/

Dover Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.