Benefits Coordinator Payroll Assistant Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Benefits Coordinator & Payroll Assistant

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Educational Financial Services

222 N. 17th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Educational Financial Services (EFS) is responsible for financial accounting, planning and reporting for the Secretariat for Catholic Education, the Secondary School System and the Schools of Special Education. The Chief Financial Officer of EFS reports to the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of Catholic Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Benefits Coordinator and Payroll Assistant is responsible for managing the benefit changes for high school and special education employees. This individual also aids the Payroll Manager in managing payroll. Specific duties are as follows :
• Coordinates the annual benefits open enrollment period for school employees, including addressing questions from employees.
• Coordinates wellness programs established for school employees.
• Responds to inquiries from school employees and follow up where necessary.
• Maintains benefit and other information (data entry) in the Talent Management Software system maintained for school employees.
• Prepares benefit and payroll reports using the Talent Management Software.
• Reconcile invoices for employee benefits.
• Processes employee terminations including notifications of continued benefits eligibility and life insurance conversion.
• Assists with processing employee leave requests and disability applications.
• Assists with employment verifications.
• Assists the Payroll Manager with the processing of payroll changes.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding salary and benefit information.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Payroll Manager, Assistant Chief Financial Officer or Chief Financial Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates interested in the position of Benefits Coordinator & Payroll Assistant should send their cover letter, resume, salary requirements and transcripts to Mr. Thomas Geisler at tgeisler@archphila.org.

Please note EFS Benefits Coordinator in the subject line.

The deadline for application is February 7, 2025

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

Applicants must be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which the applicant is registered.

PA required clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and / or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.