Position OverviewThe position is responsible for maintaining accurate employee benefit and payroll data, coordinating and processing bi-weekly payroll for over 100 employees, managing benefits enrollments and changes with vendors, and assisting employees with payroll and benefits questions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to providing excellent service to employees.Key Responsibilities• Process biweekly payroll, including wage calculations, deductions, and adjustments.• Maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, leave, etc.).• Support new employee onboarding with payroll and benefits enrollment.• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff regarding payroll and benefits questions.• Partner with HR and Finance teams on audits, reporting, and compliance.• Stay current on payroll and benefits regulations and best practices.• Administer benefits, including enrollment, termination, and billing.Qualifications• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience preferred).• 2+ years of payroll and/or benefits administration experience required.• Knowledge of payroll systems (ADP preferred) and benefit administration processes.• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.• Excellent communication and customer service skills.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.• Ability to work independently and maintain discretion with confidential informationWORKING CONDITIONS:Part-Time (20–25 hours per week)$25 per hourHybrid – Based in Lansing, MichiganOccasional travel required for team meetings and trainingCommunities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Communities In Schools prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Job Type: Part-timePay: $25.00 per hourWork Location: In personView full position details at https://www.indeed.com/job/payroll-and-benefits-specialist-88c48683c30e8ada