Payroll and Compensation Specialist

Job Type

Part-time

Description

The Payroll and Compensation Specialist manages Wheaton Academy's payroll and compensation activities. The Specialist works cooperatively with the Director of Human Resources and the Business Office to support the school's operations in a God-honoring manner. The Specialist maintains accurate and complete records, prepares semi-monthly payroll and all related reporting, and assists with supporting the Human Resources and Business Departments in a way that carries out Wheaton Academy's mission. This position is non-exempt, 25-28 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned :

• Manages all aspects of semi-monthly payroll.
• Tracks the compensation budget and reports all aspects of the compensation budget to the Business Office.
• Processes continuing faculty contracts and staff employment continuation letters.
• Acts as a fiduciary and plan administrator for the 403(b) Retirement Plan, attending quarterly meetings. This includes conducting the annual audit, tracking participation for service milestone matches, and executing the annual Disclosure Assist Communication.
• Assists in the annual benefits renewal process, specifically in benefits cost analysis.
• Collaborates strongly with the Controller and the Director of Human Resources.
• Serves as a Christian role model for students and parents.
• Attends weekly faculty-staff devotions.
• Interacts with employees and outside agencies in a Christ-like manner.

Requirements

The Wheaton Academy employee must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission of Wheaton Academy and is committed to help see it become a reality in the lives of our students by manifesting, by precept and example, the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (I Timothy 4 : 12) both in and out of school (Luke 6 : 40), and as an example to parents and fellow employees in judgment, dignity, respect, and Christian living. This individual must maintain active participation in a protestant church.

The Wheaton Academy employee accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Educational Philosophy and Mission of Wheaton Academy as outlined in the Statement of Faith and is committed to upholding them. This person shall follow a Christian lifestyle and shall maintain a Christian church affiliation whose fundamental beliefs are in alignment with the Statement of Faith of this school. This person affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he / she is a "born again" Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior.

The ideal candidate works independently and handles confidential information appropriately. This person is a self-starter, possesses a strong work ethic, is energized by problem solving, and has impressive understanding of Microsoft Systems including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, Co-Pilot, and PowerPoint. A strong business and financial acumen is a must.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description

$24-28 / hour