Payroll and Retirement Associate - SD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

ExED, a nonprofit empowering charter schools in Southern California, is seeking a Payroll and Retirement Associate in San Diego. You will lead payroll processing for multiple client schools and maintain data accuracy across systems.

The role focuses on administering retirement plans (CalSTRS/CalPERS), garnishments, 401(k)/403(b) deductions, and monthly retirement reporting, while delivering excellent client service and collaborating with ExED staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to public education.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple client schools.
• Maintain and update payroll data and files.
• Determine eligibility and enrollment into CalSTRS/CalPERS.
• Set up and process garnishments.
• Submit 401(k) and 403(b) deductions.
• 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 ExED staff.
• Assist schools with general payroll questions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Public education interest

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

ExED (www.exed.org) is a nonprofit organization that fosters the development and management of high-performing charter schools. We believe every child should have access to high-quality public education, especially in educationally underserved communities. ExED is the only nonprofit charter school back office service provider in Southern California and operates offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. ExED works with approximately 100 charter schools, serving more than 44,000 students.

ExED supports new and existing charter schools, including financial services such as CFO advisory, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll processing, and public funding compliance; facility financing services; and data management support services. The services help our clients operate efficiently, build financial plans to meet short-term and long-term objectives, and secure affordable facilities, enabling school leaders to spend more time working to improve student achievement at their schools.

Position Overview

The Payroll and Retirement Associate will work on a team comprised of 16 team members who work with charter schools to ensure their success. This position offers a detail-oriented, highly organized professional the opportunity to apply payroll processing expertise in a unique way. We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who can take the lead in managing our payroll process and provide excellent customer service to our client schools.

Primary 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of payroll processing experience
• Computer skills and 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

Compensation

• Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please be sure to submit your salary expectations on the application.
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and a 403(b) retirement package.
• We also offer a generous vacation, sick, and holiday allocation.

ExED is an equal opportunity employer.

ExED will only consider candidates from the Southern CA area.