Payroll Specialist/HR Assistant

Overview:

As the Payroll Specialist/HR Assistant you will provide ongoing support across multiple HR functions for Icahn Charter Schools. You will work with the HR Manager to ensure payroll, recruitment, benefit, leave administration, employee relations and basic administration is maintained, and compliance is met.

Core Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now HRIS system
• Assist with the full cycle recruitment of all staff
• Complete bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports
• Assist with annual finance and/or HR audits as needed
• Manage HR billing and reconciliation of PayFlex files
• Hold New Hire Orientation as needed throughout the year
• Assist with processing of background checks and fingerprint clearance for staff and vendors
• Maintain proper record keeping and new hire personnel files
• Maintain filing for all HR related tasks and personnel files
• Maintain a positive relationship with all staff and be a spokesperson for the administration office
• Assist with all benefits

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• ADP WFN (payroll, running reports, recruitment, onboarding)
• Proficient in excel, outlook and google suite
• Previous HR experience required.
• Previous accounting experience preferred, but not required
• A belief in and commitment to continuous professional learning and development
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information at all times
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and able to prioritize tasks
• Able to take initiative on tasks without being asked
• Ability to think outside the box and provide input to improve current processes  
• Able to speak in front of a large audience 
• Office management preferred

Benefits:

• Yearly bonus and raise
• Schools breaks and holidays off + accrued vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) + 401(k) Match
• 12-month contracted position
• $70,000 - $100,0000 per year

EEOC Statement: Icahn Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.