Payroll & Retirement Specialist for Charter Schools

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

ExED in Southern California seeks a Payroll and Retirement Associate to join a 16-person team serving charter schools. The role emphasizes accurate payroll processing and strong client service to educate leaders and administrators.

Responsibilities include processing payroll for multiple client schools, managing data in the payroll system, enrolling CalSTRS/CalPERS, handling garnishments, 401(k)/403(b) deductions, and preparing retirement reports; requires 3-5 years of payroll experience and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication 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

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ExED in Southern California seeks a Payroll and Retirement Associate to join a 16-person team serving charter schools. The role emphasizes accurate payroll processing and strong client service to educate leaders and administrators.

Responsibilities include processing payroll for multiple client schools, managing data in the payroll system, enrolling CalSTRS/CalPERS, handling garnishments, 401(k)/403(b) deductions, and preparing retirement reports; requires 3-5 years of payroll experience and a