Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Position Type :

Classified Support Services / Payroll and Benefits Manager

Date Posted : 10 / 28 / 2025

Location :

Administration Office

Date Available : 10 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2025

JOB TITLE : Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

LOCATION : Lower Campus. Onsite

WORK YEAR : 260 work days

SCHEDULE : 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Work hours may be determined by manager and employee.

WORK STATUS : Full Time, Exempt

REPORTS TO : Director of Business Services

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for the timely distribution of district payroll and for submitting deduction payments. Maintains employee medical benefit database and responsible for payments to vendors for payroll deduction benefits. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supervise district payroll (including computations, preparation of payroll checks with appropriate deductions, distribution of payroll checks, processing ACH direct deposit) and reviews for accuracy.
• Prepare medical computation of deductions, maintains employee medical benefit database and manages IRS Section 125 plan.
• Prepare a number of reports, including payroll, deduction reports for PERA, state and federal government reports such as W-2's, retired employee insurance, unemployment, 941 employer's quarterly federal tax return, and IRS Section 125 plan.
• Coordinate with vendors for payroll deductions and oversee district garnishments.
• Provide advice, counsel and gives information to employees regarding payroll matters and questions.
• Prepare relevant reports and notifications on early retirement.
• Analyze payroll data with Excel and manages accounts to assist CFO in annualizing budgets.
• Work directly with brokers on bidding process for alternative coverage.
• Facilitate open enrollment process and manages communication with District employees regarding all updates or changes to employee benefits.
• Maintain proper accounting
• Assist Human Resources as needed.
• Maintain proper accounting, pay authorizations, and coach stipends.
• Knowledge of FSLA guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES : None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Required

Preferred

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands : some lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment.

CLEARANCE :

Must clear online background check and FBI Fingerprint check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

SALARY :

Initial salary placement on the Classified Exempt Salary Schedule, Range 2, and is between $67,710-73,698 per year based upon previous related experience. The Classified Exempt Salary Schedule can be viewed at

Please note : This is an at-will position with the Sheridan School District. The annual salary for this position will be determined by number of hours scheduled to work each day and number of days scheduled to work each year. The computed annual salary will be spread out in equal payments over 12 months. Sheridan School District employees are paid once a month on the last working day of the month that is not a weekend day or holiday.

BENEFITS :

Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district health benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by state statute to contribute 11% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District contributes 21 % in addition to employee contribution.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at www.ssd2.org. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position will close once the vacancy has been filled.