Human Resources Specialist (Payroll & Benefits)

About This Role

This role supports the administration of payroll, benefits, HRIS, and compliance processes at Magellan International School. The specialist ensures payroll accuracy, maintains benefits operations, and supports employment documentation and onboarding activities.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Maintain payroll data within Paycor HRIS
• Manage time and attendance approvals
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliation, and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Coordinate retirement plan contributions and eligibility tracking
• Administer employee benefit programs including enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life events
• Support and coordinate Open Enrollment in collaboration with brokers and school leadership
• Serve as primary contact for employee benefit questions
• Maintain accurate I-9 documentation
• Manage onboarding paperwork, including I-9 verification and background checks

Requirements

• 3-5 years of payroll and/or HR benefits’ administration experience
• Experience working with HRIS systems
• Working knowledge of payroll practices and benefits administration
• Familiarity with employment documentation requirements (I-9, ACA, leave processes)
• Advanced Excel and Google Workspace skills

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll and/or HR benefits' administration experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Experience in a K-12 school or nonprofit environment
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential
• Spanish proficiency

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits