Payroll Administrator

About the Employer

Job Title: Payroll Clerk

Job Summary: This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Supervision: Director of Finance and Operations

Payroll Processing

• Accurate and timely processing of payroll for all district employees (salaried, hourly, and substitutes)
• Data entry for hours worked, salary adjustments, stipends, overtime, and retroactive payments
• Management of payroll deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments
• Coordinate payroll input of new hires

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensuring compliance with Massachusetts wage and hour laws, federal regulations, and collective bargaining agreements
• Preparation and submission of retirement reports to MTRS (Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System)
• Support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation.
• Processing 403(b) contributions and W2 distribution

Leave & Benefits Management

• Maintaining and reconciling leave balances, including FMLA, sick, personal, and vacation time
• Collaborating with HR on benefits administration and open enrollment

Employee Support

• Serving as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and direct deposit
• Processing employment and wage verifications

Grant Management (Under the Office of Teaching & Learning)

• Support with grant funding compliance & budget management
• Assist in procurement of goods & services in Softright & Gem