Description:
Department: District Services
Position Type: Full-time Merit (40 hours per week)

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive health and dental insurance
• Annual employer paid HSA contributions for HDHPs
• URS retirement options with 401K matching
• Stipends available for cell phone and travel
• Generous holiday & PTO, including recruitment leave
• Fieldhouse membership for employee & one other

Job Posting Duration:

• Opens: Monday, August 25, 2025
• Closes: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:45PM

The Analyst, Payroll & Benefits position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for the District along with all facets of human resource health and fringe benefit administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, human resource management, public administration, or other closely related fields.
• Four (4) years of experience performing payroll and benefit functions, six (6) months of which must be supervisory.
  The successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check, and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current District policy requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

Knowledge of:

• Interpersonal skills with emphasis on patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Human Resource principles and procedures for payroll, compensation and benefits, and personnel information systems.
• Administrative and office procedures and systems; word processing, managing files and records, writing, transcription, and designing forms.
• Computers and Microsoft Office applications.

Skill and Ability to:

• Be detail-oriented, organized, timely, and thorough in completing assignments.
• Plan and organize workloads successfully.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information; exhibit sound judgment and integrity.
• Accept guidance willingly.
• Work independently with limited supervision or as a team.
• Apply District policies, procedures, and federal and Utah labor laws.

WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, AND APTITUDES

• Duties are typically performed in a general office setting or a remote location, such as a home office.
• Work effectively with uncooperative individuals, difficult situations, emergencies, or during periods of continuous demand.
• Remote workdays may be available for this position after completing the six-month orientation period but are not guaranteed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• = 75 % | Focus on a computer screen 75
• = 75 % | Standing or sitting
• = 25 % | Walking, bending, and other physical exertion
• = 25 % | Pushing, pulling, and kneeling
• = 25 % | Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds unassisted

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. These essential job functions listed are required with or without accommodation.

• Perform as an effective team member contributing to a solutions-oriented and customer-focused organization.
• Prepare, oversee, and administer the District’s bi-weekly payroll in a timely manner, including all timecard data, adjustments, deductions, and garnishments within prescribed time limits.
• Adhere to all District and legal policies and procedures regarding the payroll process.
• Verify, reconcile, and document the accuracy of payroll and benefit information between carriers, related vendors, government agencies, and the District’s designated HRIS and payroll system.
• Maintain knowledge of all required reporting guidelines for State and Federal government, as well as audit requirements.
• Respond to questions and concerns regarding payroll or benefits, including leave management; resolve problems through qualitative reviews or other unbiased analysis.
• Coordinate the District’s benefit plans and facilitate the annual open enrollment process.
• Assist in creating, editing, and revising internal and public-facing human resource materials that effectively describe and promote District benefits.
• Collaborate with management and others to articulate key messages and ensure cohesive, consistent, and positive communication with new-hires and employees.
• Maintain and adhere to strict standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and provide information and resources regarding insurance options, retirement, workers compensation, and other fringe benefits.
• Communicate effectively with health insurance brokers, carriers, and other health coalition members.
• Coordinate those portions of the onboarding process regarding payroll and benefits, including new-hire orientations and enrollment, with department managers, hiring managers, and other administrative staff.
• Capture employee information accurately into the designated HRIS and payroll system; regularly audit electronic and hardcopy records to ensure consistency, compliance, and completeness.
• Perform employment authorizations and complete the E-Verify process.
• Facilitate staff training, both in person and in written form, as needed or requested by management.
• Coordinate the proper use, application, and associated documentation for FMLA, disability, and workers compensation; file claims as required and coordinate with supervisors to manage leave correctly.
• Compile and analyze data to prepare and present reports to District management regarding workforce utilization, organizational planning, and future needs.
• Work as an organizational change agent in identifying and implementing human resources best practices.
• Serve as a records and information management (RIM) specialist.

Requirements: