Payroll and Benefits Coordinator (Temporary Role)

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator (Temporary Role)

Hillel International

Role Overview

As the Temporary Payroll and Benefits Coordinator at Hillel International, you’ll ensure a seamless and positive payroll and benefits experience for staff across the Hillel movement. For 4–6 months, you’ll provide essential support in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR systems for both Hillel International and 110 Campus Hillels nationwide. Your work will directly impact the staff who power student engagement, making you a vital part of our infrastructure during this interim period.

What You’ll Do

• Provide responsive payroll and benefits support to local Hillels, guiding staff through questions and system navigation.
• Accurately process payroll biweekly and troubleshoot errors in collaboration with local stakeholders.
• Onboard and train system users, hosting live webinars and 1:1 training to ensure clarity and confidence in usage.
• Analyze and reconcile benefits data, process vendor payments, and support parental leave planning and state benefit coordination.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Monitor benefits enrollments for accuracy in coding and elections.
• Audit employee profiles and ensure data integrity through consistent checklist and form review.
• Communicate biweekly payroll and benefits updates across multiple audiences.
• Run reports on payroll, HSA distributions, and benefits usage, uploading and sharing with vendors as needed.
• Support employees with leave requests, workers' comp claims, and general benefits inquiries.
• Provide outstanding customer service via phone and email, ensuring a smooth HR experience for all staff.

What You've Accomplished

• 1–3 years of experience in Payroll, Benefits Administration, or Human Resources support.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in nonprofit or education settings is a plus.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Proven success in payroll processing, benefits coordination, and administrative support.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when working with employee data and vendor systems.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal communication.
• Confidence using payroll/HRIS platforms (Paycor experience highly preferred).
• Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple deadlines, and troubleshoot issues with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Comfort working remotely and independently while staying connected to a collaborative team.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary for this temporary role is $50,000–$55,000 (prorated for time in position).
• Four- to six-month temporary position
• Fully remote role with flexibility for U.S.-based candidates. #LI-REMOTE