Payroll Specialist — Benefits & 401(k) Ready to Grow

Charter; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Job summary

Charter One works with schools to provide comprehensive education management services across the country. The company emphasizes expertise in charter school operations, finance, HR, IT, and more, with a focus on letting client boards govern effectively.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will manage all aspects of payroll processing, ensure accurate deductions, and timely salary disbursement while collaborating with HR and finance to address inquiries and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll software and compliance knowledge.
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card is required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner.
• Calculate wages, deductions, and bonuses based on records and policies.
• Review timesheets and attendance for accuracy.
• Address payroll inquiries from employees and management.
• Stay updated on federal, state and local payroll regulations.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining payroll software systems.
• Collaborate with HR to onboard new employees and update payroll records.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Generate payroll reports for analysis and auditing.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Time-tracking systems

Communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Payroll certification (preferred)

Tools

Payroll Software

Job description

Charter One works with schools to provide comprehensive education management services across the country. The company emphasizes expertise in charter school operations, finance, HR, IT, and more, with a focus on letting client boards govern effectively.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will manage all aspects of payroll processing, ensure accurate deductions, and timely salary disbursement while collaborating with HR and finance to address inquiries and maintain regulatory compliance.