Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and in conjunction with the Assistant Director, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for the Academy’s cyclical payroll processing, supports benefits administration, and assists with a wide variety of Human Resources’ related reporting and regulatory requirements. Employment start date will be early May, 2013
Primary responsibilities include: administer and process efficient and timely payroll cycles; coordinate employee benefits’ participation transactions, maintain employee personnel files, oversee leave and deduction activity including FMLA and COBRA; process and track required notices and mailings; assist with employee benefit education, preparation of periodic reports and reconciliations; assist with HR surveys, and co-management of HR archival records.
The successful candidate will possess: a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Accounting (preferred) plus 3-5 years’ experience in Payroll & Benefits Administration; thorough knowledge of payroll tax rules and associated reporting, demonstrated current knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, a high degree of quantitative skill and attention to detail, strong technical skills including HRIS experience (Banner preferred);  office productivity software, web based applications and ability to work independently as well as part of a team, excellent communication skills, a customer service approach, a strong sense of confidentiality and employee privacy, and a genuine interest in people.
Interested applicants should forward their résumé and cover letter via email to staffpositions@deerfield.edu, entitling the email subject line Payroll & Benefits Admin. Interviews will begin in late March, 2013.
 Deerfield Academy does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, status as a veteran or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, or any other classification protected under state or federal law.
