Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Virginia Theological Seminary

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist administers the activities relating to the Seminary’s payroll, benefits, including employ...POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to organize tasks, to organize space, files, and systems to enable efficient services.

Discreet, professional, and positive attitude and approach to all matters, especially confidential material and information.

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Excellent technology skills particularly with Microsoft Suite (Excel and Word, primarily) and web-based database platforms.

Payroll and benefits administration experience preferred.

Knowledge of Paycom or other similar Human Resources Information Systems preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: 

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or human resources or relevant work experience.

SHRM Certification a plus.

Experience: 

2-5 years of experience working in Payroll and/or Human Resources

Technology Skills: 

Proficient Microsoft office suites, HRI systems, Microsoft 365, and other databases.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand, walk, sit, type, reach outward, reach above shoulders. Lift 10lbs or less up to 0-2.5+ hrs/Day

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in office.