Job Description

HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Lakeview Academy is seeking a Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator, who will be responsible for all human resource and payroll functions for approximately 130 employees.

This full-time position will report directly to the Assistant Head of School - Business Director. Compensation is competitive and dependent upon experience and qualifications. A background check, drug screen, and work authorization through E-Verify will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·         Approachable and collaborative, possesses effective communication skills.

·         Excellent listening skills – able to listen to co-workers, understand, and quickly respond effectively to their requests.

·         Embody integrity, compassion, and empathy, encouraging the trust and confidence of others.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

·         Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner

·         “Can do” attitude and ability to work as part of a team

·         Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing work environment.

·         Firm belief in personal accountability, producing measurable outcomes, and sustaining high expectations.

·         Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.

·         Minimum of three to five years of related experience required.

·         Expert user of the ADP payroll system.

·         Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word.  

DUTIES:

·         Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions        including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

·         Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

·         Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

·         Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

·         Prepares annual W-2’s.

·         Reconciles quarterly 941 reports.

·         Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

·         Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

·         Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

·         Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.

·         Administers background check, drug screen, and E-Verify programs.

·         Assists with annual insurance quotes.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature, and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

ABOUT LAKEVIEW ACADEMY

Lakeview Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students K3-12 in Gainesville, Georgia. Lakeview Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School and is a member of the Georgia Independent Schools Association.

LAKEVIEW ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.