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Coast Unified School District is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll, Health & Benefits Coordinator to join our Business Office team in beautiful Cambria, CA. This confidential management position plays a vital role in supporting district operations through the administration of payroll, employee health and welfare benefits, leave tracking, retirement reporting, and related compliance functions. Under the direction of the Chief Business Official, this position is responsible for coordinating complex payroll and benefits processes for all district employees as well as upcoming retirees.

This position serves as a key resource for employees, bargaining units, retirees, and outside agencies by providing support on matters related to payroll, deductions, benefits, leave balances, retirement reporting, and related procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position requires the ability to maintain confidential records, reconcile detailed financial and benefits information, prepare required reports, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Responsibilities include payroll processing, leave and absence tracking, benefits administration, open enrollment coordination, reconciliation of deductions and contributions, CalSTRS & CalPERS reporting, workers’ compensation claims processing, and preparation of payroll- and benefits-related communications. The position supports salary & benefits analysis for negotiations and assists with employee inquiries in a service-oriented manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who values accuracy, confidentiality, and public service, and who is committed to supporting a small, community-focused school district.

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