Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Payroll And Benefits Coordinator

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention. A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction : it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow. Our Mission MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

MSOE invites applications for a full-time Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Human Resources, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll. MSOE utilizes an in-house payroll system and processes two payrolls per month for over 1,000 employees (including faculty, staff, and students) with minimal supervision. This person will also manage the day-to-day administration of the benefit plans offered at MSOE.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as a resource to employees with payroll questions including pay, benefit and withholding deductions
• Perform routine payroll processing functions including computing payroll, validating payroll, and completing monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports
• Process garnishment and child support orders accurately and in compliance with regulations
• Ensure employee deductions are properly entered, calculated, and taxed
• Conduct new employee orientations
• Troubleshoot payroll issues, provide solutions, and communicate results, dealing directly with employees and department heads
• Process benefit enrollment forms by entering them in TPA websites as well as payroll system
• Manage retiree insurance payments
• Coordinate open enrollment and conduct open enrollment meetings for employees
• Calculate eligibility reports for participation in benefit plans for part-time employees
• Administer the Flexible Spending