Overview

ATPE’s state office is located in Austin, Texas. We employ a paid staff to deliver members a wide range of support services, including professional liability insurance and employment rights protection, staff attorney services; lobbying in both Austin and Washington, D.C.; informative publications; professional learning opportunities; and exclusive discounts. All Texas public school employees are invited to join ATPE. 

ATPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace. We embrace five core values: Service, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Excellence.

ATPE provides the following generous benefits for its employees: 

• Employer-paid Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, LTD, Life and AD&D
• Telehealth benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off package
• Seven paid holidays plus 10 paid winter holidays
• 401(k) with up to an 8% match
• Section 125 (Cafeteria plan) with Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Telecommuting and flexible schedules available
• Casual attire Monday–Friday

Current Opportunities

Office Administrator

The Association of Texas Professional Educators, Texas' largest professional association for public school employees, seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Office Administrator/Payroll & Benefits Specialist for its main location in Austin, Texas.

The ideal candidate should be able to complete the following essential functions:

• Process biweekly payroll
• Process, submit, and reconcile department invoices
• Reconcile and report EOM, EOQ, and EOY processes along with payroll tax reporting
• Create and export Excel reports for various purposes
• Assist the HR/Operations Director with open enrollment
• Assist the HR/Operations Director with annual budgeting
• Manage the documentation of the life cycle of all employees 
• Assist employees with payroll and benefits questions
• Hold responsibility for purchases, office equipment repairs, and furniture
• Serve as co-liaison with the HR/Operations Director for ATPE facilities management
• Manage day-to-day general office operations
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and checklists related to employee records and payroll processing
• Other duties as assigned

The Office/Administrator/Payroll & Benefits Specialist should have:

• Good analytical, data gathering and attention-to-detail skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Basic working knowledge of MS Word, Teams and Outlook
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and HRIS systems
• 5 years-plus experience with payroll processing software such as PAYCOM is a plus

We are looking for a team player who will embrace our core values of Service, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Excellence. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a pleasant, team-oriented work environment. If you are interested in joining the best educator association in Texas, please send us your current resume with a cover letter that includes your salary requirements. EOE.

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Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Hybrid environment, Monday to Friday