Assistant Payroll and Benefits Clerk

Job overview

The Assistant Payroll and Benefits Clerk role is onsite in Jersey City, New Jersey. The annual salary is $60,000–$70,000. The position supports payroll and benefits administration for Empowerment Academy Charter School. Working under the School Business Administrator, the clerk helps ensure accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and confidential personnel recordkeeping. The work supports employees and the school’s compliance with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and board policies.

What you'll do

• Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing and review
• maintain confidential payroll and benefits records
• support benefits enrollment and changes
• process new-hire setup and employee status changes
• reconcile payroll and benefits data
• assist with tax filings and reporting
• respond to employee inquiries
• track leave balances
• compile documentation for audits and reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant payroll clerk

benefits administration

payroll processing

human resources support

jersey city nj

beloved community & empowerment academy

full-time

$60k–$70k annually

employee records

hris

school business office

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plan and New Jersey pension participation
• paid vacation, sick time, and public holidays
• family leave
• short- and long-term disability
• training and development.

Why this role

Non-instructional, non-certificated support staff position; the posting identifies New Jersey public-school pension participation and transferable pension credits.

About the employer

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.