Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Maryville College - Maryville, TN 37804 MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Human Resources

Funded Term / Work Cycle: 12-month/Full-Time

Expected Daily Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Expected Weekly Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; on-site

Pay Grade: 7S

Starting Salary Expectations:  $47,722 - $52,494, with starting salary determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.






 


 
 




 

About Maryville College:

Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.

Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live “strong of mind and brave of heart,” carrying forward our Presbyterian founder’s charge to do good on the largest possible scale.

Mission

At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission—we offer support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous paid time off program; a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%; tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents; and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values professional excellence and personal well-being.

“Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.”

 

 

Values:


Scholarship: We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.
Respect: We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.
Integrity: We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.


 

 

Position Purpose

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist provides professional administration of the College's payroll, employee benefits, leave administration, and retirement programs while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position serves as the College's subject matter expert for payroll administration, benefits administration, payroll compliance, and employee leave processes.

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist collaborates closely with the Director of Human Resources, Finance, campus supervisors, employees, and external vendors to ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely, employee benefit programs are administered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements, and employees receive exceptional service throughout the employment lifecycle. Through strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the position contributes to the College's operational excellence and employee experience.

 

 

SUMMARY

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist provides operational leadership for payroll administration, employee benefits, retirement programs, leave administration, payroll compliance, and related Human Resources support services. The position is responsible for processing employee and student payroll, administering employee benefit programs, maintaining payroll and benefits records, reconciling vendor invoices, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.

Working collaboratively with the Director of Human Resources, Finance, benefit providers, retirement vendors, and campus departments, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist serves as the primary resource for payroll, benefits, and leave administration while supporting institutional compliance, financial stewardship, and exceptional employee experience.

Regular attendance is required. Occasional extended hours may be required during payroll processing, open enrollment, fiscal year-end, or other critical payroll and benefits activities.

 

 

Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:

Education required


Bachelor's degree in Business