Payroll Specialist

Guidepost Montessori; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a future opportunity to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. You will engage with multiple teams to address compliance and support payroll processes in a complex environment while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in payroll or human resources.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable navigating tech platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process payroll data nationwide.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws.
• Support with employee onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Service-oriented mindset

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Note: This is a Future Opportunity

We're excited to begin the search for a Payroll Specialist— though this is not an immediate opening. We’re planning ahead and looking to connect early with strong candidates who are excited about the role and aligned with our mission. If this sounds like a great fit for your skills and goals, we encourage you to apply now. We’ll be moving thoughtfully and are eager to have meaningful conversations well in advance of a formal hire.

Compensation:$20–$22/hour
Location:Fully Remote
Schedule:Full-Time
Benefits:Health insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and more

About the Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our employees across the country are paid accurately and on time. This role requires careful attention to detail, discretion when handling sensitive information, and a service mindset when supporting employees at all stages—from onboarding to offboarding.|

You’ll collaborate with teams across the organization, including Talent and Legal/Compliance, to uphold both our internal standards and external requirements. You’ll be part of a team working to ensure payroll runs smoothly in a complex, multi-state environment, and that our people feel supported and cared for throughout.

What You’ll Do

• Collect and process payroll data across our nationwide network of schools and corporate teams using a third-party payroll system
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple states and legal entities
• Support new location setup, including filing applications for payroll tax, unemployment, and other regulatory needs
• Ensure accurate payroll records and reports
• Maintain and safeguard confidential payroll records and employee data
• Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, and status changes in our HRIS

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1-2 years of experiencein payroll or human resources
• You bring exceptional attention to detailand a high level of accuracy to everything you do
• You’re a clear communicatorwith strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset
• You’re comfortable navigating tech platforms and typing quickly and accurately
• You’re organized, proactive, and excited to grow with a dynamic team

If you’re looking to join a mission-driven organization and make a meaningful contribution to the employee experience, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today to start the conversation—we’re looking forward to meeting you.

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.