Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Classification: Part-Time

Location: Lansing, MI

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At Communities In Schools of Michigan, we are “all-in” for kids. It is our passion—it is our mission. We provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. We are the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, serving 1.5 million students in 2,400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do.

At CIS, we are committed to cultivating an engaged culture where all are recognized and valued for their contributions. We intentionally build experiences and provide space for individual and group voices across multiple dimensions. We also hold the following talent beliefs:

● Every staff member is passionate and committed to our mission.

● Our work is grounded in the success of our students.

● Our decisions and priorities are guided by how we can fulfill our mission and serve kids with quality.

Communities In Schools of Michigan believes relationships are the cornerstone to unlocking a student's potential. We will succeed by including in our strategies, ingraining in our culture, and reflecting in our behaviors, anti-racist principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, we break down immediate and systemic barriers to create sustainable equitable outcomes.

Position Overview The position is responsible for maintaining accurate employee benefit and payroll data, coordinating and processing bi-weekly payroll for over 100 employees, managing benefits enrollments and changes with vendors, and assisting employees with payroll and benefits questions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to providing excellent service to employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll, including wage calculations, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, leave, etc.).
• Support new employee onboarding with payroll and benefits enrollment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff regarding payroll and benefits questions.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams on audits, reporting, and compliance.
• Stay current on payroll and benefits regulations and best practices.
• Administer benefits, including enrollment, termination, and billing.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience preferred).
• 2+ years of payroll and/or benefits administration experience required.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (ADP preferred) and benefit administration processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and maintain discretion with confidential information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Part-Time (20–25 hours per week)

$25 per hour

Hybrid – Based in Lansing, Michigan

Occasional travel required for team meetings and training

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Manager at

[email protected].

Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Communities In Schools prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person