• Payroll and Benefits Analyst

    Shenendehowa Central School District (Clifton Park, NY)


    Payroll & Benefits Analyst

    District Office

    8 hrs/day, 12 mos/year

     

    Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee (https://www.shenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/49646\_shen-24x36\_v1.pdf) .

    Job Responsibilities

    Working under the general direction of Assistant Superintendent of Finance and direct supervision of the District Treasurer, the Payroll & Benefits Analyst is responsible for the performance of a variety of moderately complex tasks in preparation and control of municipal payrolls and employee benefits. Responsibilities may include:

     

    + Responsible for preparation of a variety of analysis to determine data validity and trends as it relates to payroll and benefits for the District;

    + Prepares/processes/reviews payroll timesheets and data;

    + Reviews open unemployment, workers compensation, and disability cases;

    + Assists in tracking information and preparation of audit and/or mandated governmental benefits reporting requirements;

    + Performs financial analysis to ensure proper expenditure recording of payroll/benefits and researches/resolves employee pay issues;

    + Processes and maintains leave of absence documentation and invoices;

    + Reconciles monthly/quarterly/annual reports as required;

    + Additional duties as assigned.

     

    Compensation & Benefits

     

    Salary: $55,000 - $65,000/yr, commensurate with experience

     

    Management Confidential (https://www.shenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Benefits-Booklet-Confidential-Staff-2023-2024.pdf)

    Certifications/Qualifications

    Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics or closely related field and five (5) years’ experience in maintaining financial records and accounts, three (3) of which must have involved the preparation of payrolls and/or employee benefits; OR High School Graduation with eight (8) years’ maintaining financial records and accounts, five (5) of which must have involved the preparation of payrolls and/or employee benefits. Thorough knowledge of modern methods of maintaining and review of financial records and accounts and applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations for payroll procedures is required. Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately and to prepare and maintain written records and reports required. Clerical aptitude with high degree of accuracy, tact and courtesy with ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and vendors is required.

     

    Application Deadline – August 2, 2025

     

    Only individuals currently serving in the civil service classification of Payroll & Benefits Analyst or who hold permanent status in the civil service classification of Payroll & Benefits Analyst are eligible to apply. The District may also request a list of eligibles from Saratoga County Civil Service for consideration for the vacancy.

     

    All eligible internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront (https://shenschools.schoolfront.com/login.aspx) .

     

    All eligible external applicants must send resume and letter of interest to [email protected] .

     

    Anticipated Start Date – August 27, 2025

     

    For more information, please visit our website at www.shenet.org . If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos (https://support.recruitfront.com/hc/en-us/categories/10476101431963-Applicant-Training-Videos) or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.

     

    Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

     

    Position Start Date:08/27/2025

     

    Application Deadline:08/02/2025

     

    Civil Service Title: Payroll and Benefits Analyst