Payroll Administrator (Arizona - Phoenix or Tucson based)

Academy of Mathematics and Science, Inc.; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Impact Group is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Tempe, hybrid work model, serving over 800 nationwide employees in Workday payroll.

The role requires 4–6 years of payroll experience, a business or accounting degree, and strong knowledge of multi-state tax rules. You will maintain payroll records, process stipends and ad-hoc payments, and collaborate with HR and Benefits to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of progressive payroll experience
• Workday processing and reporting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws in a multi-state environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and detail‑oriented with discretion

Responsibilities

• Update payroll records by approving self-service changes within Workday
• Pull hours in Time and Attendance system, enter and validate data for Bi-weekly processing
• Process stipends, incentives, and ad-hoc payments
• Balance bi-weekly payroll reconciliation worksheet and reports
• Prepare reports and queries for internal business partners
• Collaborate with HR and Benefits to resolve pay and deduction issues

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Associate degree in business or accounting

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Timekeeping system

Job description

**Payroll Administrator****Location: Hybrid - 3002 S. Priest Drive, Tempe AZ 85282****Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000**Are you a payroll expert? Are you a problem solver who likes working collaboratively and able to bring new ideas to the team? AMS Impact Group is seeking an entrepreneurial and mission-driven payroll administrator aligned with our company values that has successfully managed payroll for over 800 nationwide employees in the Workday payroll system.**ABOUT AMS IMPACT GROUP and AMS SCHOOLS**AMS Impact Group is the management company of Academies of Math and Science, a network of 10 top-rated non-profit Arizona and Arkansas charter schools (in 2023 the #1 highest performing low-income network in Arizona) serving nearly 10,000 students. We also provide select management services to public schools around the nation that are making a difference in communities but struggling at replicating or effective management.AMS Impact Group believes that despite challenges facing districts today or in the past, kids in low-income and marginalized communities can achieve high levels of academic success supported by leaders who take ownership of results, believe in the power of leadership and teaching, and use evidence-validated models to increase scholar achievement.**What You’ll Do:*** Updates payroll records by approving self-service changes within Workday* Pulls hours in Time and Attendance system, enters and validates necessary data per assigned pay groups for Bi-weekly processing* Processes stipends, other employee incentives, and other ad-hoc payment* Balances of bi-weekly payroll reconciliation worksheet and reports* Prepares various reports and queries for internal business partners* Monitors Payroll Helpdesk for assigned tasks and employees in pay groups assigned* Works with HR and Benefits Teams to resolve issues related to employee pay and deductions* Interprets company policy in processing payroll-related transaction* Processes Manual checks* Performs other duties as necessary* Position will report to the Workday Payroll and Finance Analyst**How we work**We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of remote collaboration. For most roles, our employees work hybrid, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person or remotely, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.**What You’ll Bring:*** 4-6 years of progressive payroll experience required* Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred* Workday processing and reporting experience preferred* Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment required* Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws in a multi-state employment environment* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail* Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications* Intermediate Excel skills* Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills* Able to handle confidential matters using sound judgement and discretion* Able to work effectively in a Hybrid work environment with minimal supervision