Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Who We Are

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things

MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction : it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together , that propels the institution forward. At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

Summary

MSOE invites applications for a full-time Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Human Resources, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll. MSOE utilizes an in-house payroll system and processes two payrolls per month for over 1,000 employees (including faculty, staff, and students) with minimal supervision. This person will also manage the day-to-day administration of the benefit plans offered at MSOE.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as a resource to employees with payroll questions including pay, benefit and withholding deductions
• Perform routine payroll processing functions including computing payroll, validating payroll, and completing monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports
• Process garnishment and child support orders accurately and in compliance with regulations
• Ensure employee deductions are properly entered, calculated, and taxed
• Conduct new employee orientations
• Troubleshoot payroll issues, provide solutions, and communicate results, dealing directly with employees and department heads
• Process benefit enrollment forms by entering them in TPA websites as well as payroll system
• Manage retiree insurance payments
• Coordinate open enrollment and conduct open enrollment meetings for employees
• Calculate eligibility reports for participation in benefit plans for part-time employees
• Administer the Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Perform vendor benefit billings reconciliations monthly
• Administer Educational Assistance and Tuition Remission programs
• Test Jenzabar and TCP upgrades so payroll processes correctly and without error
• Serve as the Jenzabar payroll module and TCP subject matter expert on usage and terminology crucial to the effective functioning of payroll; this includes set-up, testing, reporting, troubleshooting, and envisioning how processes can best be managed, developed and redesigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is largely sedentary; the ability to move is required. The employee is occasionally required to traverse within their work area as well as other areas on campus.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Why Join MSOE?

At MSOE, we invest in our employees' professional and personal growth. MSOE offers competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance, 13 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and paid parental leave, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members. Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from the beautiful lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu / hr .

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment / enrollment.

Job Code : 222