HR International Payroll and Benefits Assistant
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Role Summary
Join Mennonite Central Committee as an HR International Payroll and Benefits Assistant, managing payroll and benefits for international staff in a hybrid part-time role.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding for International Program 30%
Compensation & Benefits Administration for International Program 30%
Payroll Support for International Program 30%
Shared Program Consultancy Support 10%
Minimum Requirements
- *Organizational values and culture: All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
- High School Diploma
- 1-3 years relevant experience in payroll and benefits or similar environment
- Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship building skills
- Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments
- Experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to hold sensitive information in strict confidence
- Strong technical skills and demonstrated ability to navigate and support a database
- Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
- *Employment eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the U.S. MCC offers of employment are subject to a successful criminal background check(s).
- Experience processing multi-state or multi-national payroll
- Experience with HR or similar administrative databases is a plus (Salesforce, Sage, ADP, or similar)
- Experience working for a global non-profit organization is a plus
- *Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC.
- *Safeguarding commitment: All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).
- This job description is designed to be a thorough list of the employee’s responsibilities. It may not be an exhaustive list of duties, particularly for short-term duties that may arise. This Job Description will be reviewed and updated at least annually to ensure recurring and routine duties are included in this job description.*
Working Conditions
- Support International HR Specialist on medical expense reimbursements:
- Process Education loan assistance requests.
- Process Education of Children benefits for dependents.
- Process health care reimbursements for National Staff.
- Process dental and vision claims.
- Maintain current and accurate health plan enrollment data, including temporary medical coverage.
- Process monthly benefits premiums and related billing for international group plans.
- Process weekly Everence reports and checks and provide codes for financial services.
- Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
- Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
- Environment Conditions – not regularly exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- *Start Date: August 24, 2026 - yes
- *Salary Details: Base salary: $23.07 - Starting salary may be adjusted up to $25.63 based on previous experience.
- *Benefits: Medical, dental and vision, paid vacation, sick time and 10 holidays/year. Life insurance provided, as well as long- and short-term disability coverage. The retirement plan, with MCC contribution of 7%, begins after six months of employment.
- *Location Description: Flexible scheduling options are available - the office location is in Akron, PA.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and possess relevant work experience.
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