[SchoolFinance] Employment Opportunity - Payroll/Benefits Specialist - Falmouth Schools

[Dan O'Shea]

Falmouth Public Schools is seeking a highly motivated individual to
join our District Office team as a full-time *Payroll/Human Resource
Specialist*.

The Falmouth Schools are located on a 100-acre district K-12 campus in
Falmouth Maine, a coastal community bordering the city of Portland.  Our
campus features extensive fields, trails, gardens and hoop houses, and rich
opportunities for collaboration between schools.  Each of our three schools
in the district has been a recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award:
student achievement is exemplary and the community takes great pride in all
academic, co-curricular, and athletic accomplishments.  Equally important
is our commitment to ensuring that all members of our community feel known,
respected and appreciated as we work to fulfill our District Mission:
Navigating Creative Pathways to Courageous, Compassionate, and Fulfilling
Lives.


*ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES*


   - Process bi-weekly payroll using School ERP Pro.
   - Review electronic time records to ensure proper payroll for hourly
   employees.
   - Preparation, reconciliation and timely filing of all payroll reports
   including MePers, ACA, etc.
   - Manage and update employee records for new employees, retirements,
   separations from service, benefit elections, pay rate changes, general
   ledger allocations, and changes in employee information.
   - Manage district workers compensation, FMLA and unemployment claims and
   benefits.
   - Prepare and reconcile payments for payroll benefits and withholding
   taxes.
   - Assists employees and supervisors with periodic training to ensure
   proper payroll compliance.
   - Process Anthem, Delta Dental, and MePers applications online for all
   new employees as well as changes in benefits for existing staff, as
   necessary.
   - Process/input new employee information into School ERP Pro system.
   - Field and respond to employee benefit and leave inquiries.
   - Prepare employment verifications as necessary.
   - Assist with audit preparation as needed.
   - Communication with employees in a respectful, professional and timely
   manner.
   - Other duties as assigned.


*QUALIFICATIONS*

   - Continued professional development in payroll regulations and human
   resource practices is encouraged
   - Prior experience with employee benefits support, Frontline, and Tyler
   Technologies School ERP Pro preferred.
   - Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
   - Must be detail oriented.
   - Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
   - Strong interpersonal communication skills.
   - The successful candidate must have (or be eligible for) an approved
   State of Maine fingerprinting (CRC) and a district background check.


*ADDITIONAL:*
Position offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent and
comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% paid health and dental
insurance, life insurance, District 7% matching retirement contribution,
professional development support, leave time, and the support of a highly
functioning and collaborative Central Office team.

Falmouth Public Schools is committed to promoting diversity,
multiculturalism and inclusion.  We encourage qualified applicants
regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.

Application deadline is May 22, 2024.

*APPLY
<https://www.applitrack.com/falmouth/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administrative+Assistant+%2f+Clerical&AppliTrackJobId=1213&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1>*

Dan O'Shea
Director of Finance and Operations
Falmouth Public Schools
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