Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Who We Are

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things

MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan,
Extraordinary Together
, that propels the institution forward. At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

Our Leadership

MSOE is under the leadership of Dr. Eric Baumgartner. He began his Presidency in January 2026 after having served as the Executive Vice President of Academics at MSOE since 2017.

MSOE invites applications for a full-time Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Human Resources, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll. MSOE utilizes an in-house payroll system and processes two payrolls per month for over 1,000 employees (including faculty, staff, and students) with minimal supervision.

This person will also manage the day-to-day administration of the benefit plans offered at MSOE.

• Serve as a resource to employees with payroll questions including pay, benefit and withholding deductions
• Perform routine payroll processing functions including computing payroll, validating payroll, and completing monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports
• Process garnishment and child support orders accurately and in compliance with regulations
• Ensure employee deductions are properly entered, calculated, and taxed
• Conduct new employee orientations
• Troubleshoot payroll issues, provide solutions, and communicate results, dealing directly with employees and department heads
• Process benefit enrollment forms by entering them in TPA websites as well as payroll system
• Manage retiree insurance payments
• Coordinate open enrollment and conduct open enrollment meetings for employees
• Calculate eligibility reports for participation in benefit plans for part-time employees
• Administer the Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Perform vendor benefit billings reconciliations monthly
• Administer Educational Assistance and Tuition Remission programs
• Test Jenzabar and TCP upgrades so payroll processes correctly and without error
• Serve as the Jenzabar payroll module and TCP subject matter expert on usage and terminology crucial to the effective functioning of payroll; this includes set-up, testing, reporting, troubleshooting, and envisioning how processes can best be managed, developed and redesigned

• Assist with LOA and FMLA Administration
• Assist with monitoring and improving payroll and benefit procedures for better efficiency and performance
• Assist with maintaining, and updating payroll and benefit procedures and manuals
• Serve as the secondary TELO for the Tuition Exchange Program
• Process retirement fund remittances for TIAA/CREF retirement plan for payrolls processed by others
• Review HR policies and employee handbook to ensure legal compliance and suggest updates as applicable
• Assist with distributing annual employee benefit statements
• Assist with W-2 and 1095C…