Administrative Assistant - Payroll and Leaves- Job ID 14358

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant of Payroll and Leaves at River Street Schools and Programs provides administrative support for payroll, timekeeping, leave administration, and employee record management. This position assists with the collection, entry, maintenance, and verification of employee attendance, leave, and personnel information to support accurate payroll processing and leaves of absence with organizational policies and procedures. The Administrative Assistant serves as a key point of contact for employees, supervisors, and internal departments, helping to ensure timely communication, accurate documentation, and efficient business operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection, review, and entry of employee timekeeping, attendance, and leave information to