Position Type: Classified Support Services/Payroll and Benefits Manager Date Posted: 1/9/2025 Location: Administration Office   Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB TITLE: Payroll and Benefits Coordinator LOCATION: Lower Campus. Onsite WORK YEAR: 260 work days SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Work hours may be determined by manager and employee. WORK STATUS: Full Time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Chief Finance Officer POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the timely processing of district payroll and for submitting deduction payments. Administers employee medical benefit databases and is responsible for payments to vendors for payroll deduction benefit, accounting database and time clock database. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Supervise district payroll (including computations, preparation of payroll checks with appropriate deductions, distribution of payroll checks, processing ACH direct deposit) and reviews for accuracy. * Prepare medical computation of deductions, maintains employee medical benefit database and manages IRS Section 125 plan. * Prepare a number of reports, including payroll, deduction reports for PERA, state and federal government reports such as W-2's, retired employee insurance, unemployment, 941 employer's quarterly federal tax return, and IRS Section plan. * Coordinate with vendors for payroll deductions and oversee district garnishments. * Provide advice and counsel. Disseminate information to employees regarding payroll matters and questions. * Prepare relevant reports and notifications on early retirement. * Analyze payroll data with Excel and manage accounts to assist CFO in annualizing budgets. * Work directly with brokers on bidding process for alternative coverage's. * Facilitate open enrollment process and manages communication with District employees regarding all updates or changes to employee benefits. * Assist Human Resources with Unemployment Claims. * Maintain proper accounting and maintenance of overtime and extra time. * Administer and oversee all Federal reporting requirements related to Affordable Care Act. * Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Required * High school diploma or G.E.D. * Experience- five to ten years of experience in payroll procedures, practices, and management * Proficiency with computers * Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel * Multi-tasking skills * Mathematical computation skills * Effective communication skills Preferred * College degree * Knowledge of PERA, and Navigator benefit program desired * Experience with ADP and other payroll systems is preferred * Bilingual Spanish/English desirable GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: * Is flexible and adaptable to change * Has the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers * Maintains a positive attitude and provides good customer service * Observes all district policies and procedures * Maintain confidentiality at all times * Supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment. CLEARANCE: Must clear online background check and FBI Fingerprint check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation. SALARY: Initial salary placement on the Classified Exempt Salary Schedule and is between $67,040-72,698 per year based upon previous related experience. Highest initial step placement on the salary schedule is step 5. The Classified Exempt Salary Schedule can be viewed at https://www.ssd2.org/SalarySchedules.aspx. Please note: This is an at-will position with the Sheridan School District. The annual salary for this position will be determined by number of hours scheduled to work each day and number of days scheduled to work each year. The computed annual salary will be spread out in equal payments over 12 months. Sheridan School District employees are paid once a month on the 1st working day of the month that is not a weekend day or holiday. BENEFITS: Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district health benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by state statute to contribute 11% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District contributes 21 % in addition to employee contribution. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at www.ssd2.org. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position will close once the vacancy has been filled.