Nonprofit

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $70,000 - $80,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Education

    Description

    National Cathedral School seeks a detail-oriented, flexible, and organized Payroll and Benefits Specialist who believes in the power of young women and is dedicated to nurturing their curiosity and potential. This full time position will prepare and review payrolls; process staff onboardings, benefits, time off, compensation changes, etc.; and complete other non-staff required documentation.

    The ideal candidate:

    • Possesses a Bachelor’s degree
    • Demonstrates proficiency working with HRMS systems, spreadsheets, and other related systems

    Responsibilities include:

    • Preparing and reviewing payroll
    • Managing the employee onboarding and termination processes and processing benefits, time off, compensation changes, training, and other related personnel matters
    • Ensuring the school's HRMS system (currently UKG, transitioning to Paylocity on Jan 1, 2026) is accurate and updated
    • Preparing and issuing required reports to regulatory authorities, employees and management
    • Other accounting duties may be assigned.

    National Cathedral School seeks a detail-oriented, flexible, and organized Payroll and Benefits Specialist who believes in the power of young women and is dedicated to nurturing their curiosity and potential. This full time position will prepare and review payrolls; process staff onboardings, benefits, time off, compensation changes, etc.; and complete other non-staff required documentation.

    The ideal candidate:

    • Possesses a Bachelor’s degree
    • Demonstrates proficiency working with HRMS systems, spreadsheets, and other related systems

    Responsibilities include:

    • Preparing and reviewing payroll
    • Managing the employee onboarding and termination processes and processing benefits, time off, compensation changes, training, and other related personnel matters
    • Ensuring the school's HRMS system (currently UKG, transitioning to Paylocity on Jan 1, 2026) is accurate and updated
    • Preparing and issuing required reports to regulatory authorities…

    Benefits

    Benefits available include medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan with a school contribution, free parking or transit benefits, and lunch without charge (when school is in session), as well as support for professional development experiences. Additional stipends are available for coaching middle or upper school sports.

    Benefits available include medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan with a school contribution, free parking or transit benefits, and lunch without charge (when school is in session), as well as support for professional development experiences. Additional stipends are available for coaching middle or upper school sports.

    Location

    On-site
    3612 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA

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