Charter School Payroll & Retirement Specialist

ExED; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ExED in Southern California is hiring a Payroll and Retirement Associate to lead payroll processing for multiple charter schools and deliver outstanding client service. You will manage data entry, CalSTRS/CalPERS enrollments, garnishments, and monthly retirement reports, while coordinating with accounting and ExED staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Strong organizational and communication skills, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office, are essential as you support education-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of payroll processing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships
• Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Interest in and commitment to public education

Responsibilities

• Upload or key data, review and process payroll for several client schools
• Maintain accurate and current data in the payroll system and virtual personnel files
• Determine eligibility and enrollment into CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans
• Setup and process garnishment orders
• Submit 401(k) and 403(b) employee deductions to vendors
• Create and submit monthly CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement reports
• Knowledge of quarterly payroll tax filings
• Deposit SDI payments online to EDD
• Assist in periodic training on payroll policies and procedures
• Coordinate with accounting and other ExED staff when necessary
• Assist schools with general payroll questions

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing

Analytical skills

Public education interest

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ExED in Southern California is hiring a Payroll and Retirement Associate to lead payroll processing for multiple charter schools and deliver outstanding client service. You will manage data entry, CalSTRS/CalPERS enrollments, garnishments, and monthly retirement reports, while coordinating with accounting and ExED staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Strong organizational and communication skills, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office, are essential as you support education-focused