High Profile is partnering with a faith-based educational institution to find a Payroll & Human Resources Specialist. This role is perfect for a highly organized individual with a positive customer service attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment.

The Payroll & HR Specialist will be critical in supporting the daily human resources functions and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, contributing to the client's rich culture.

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Handle all payroll inquiries, address issues confidentially, and maintain meticulous payroll records.
• Process employee changes (new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.) and conduct internal payroll audits.
• Support year-end reporting, including ACA and 1095-Cs.

Human Resources

• Collaborate with the HR team to enhance efficiency and provide excellent support to employees and vendors.
• Support the talent acquisition process, including job postings, application review, and creating offer letters.
• Manage new employee onboarding and offboarding, handling administrative tasks, benefit communications, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and physical departmental files.
• Assist with policy reviews and organize performance evaluations.

Our client provides an exceptional culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
• Medical Insurance (75% covered for employee-only plans, 50% for employee plus dependents)
• Retirement Plan with up to a 3% match
• Employer-paid Life Insurance ($30, 000)
• Employee Tuition Benefit
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Additional benefits such as dental, vision, HSA with company match, supplemental life, accident/hospital/critical illness insurance, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a school, non-profit, or social services environment.
• SHRM-CP/PHR certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, payroll, benefits, and employment law (local, state, and federal).
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now) and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and communicate effectively with diverse groups.