Senior Payroll Specialist: Education Compliance & Reporting

Lifeline Education Charter School; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Education Charter School is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee advanced payroll duties, ensure accurate processing, and maintain compliant records for staff and administrators.

Under the direction of the Chief Business Officer, you will audit time and attendance, manage deductions and retirement reporting, and resolve complex payroll issues while upholding strict confidentiality and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll principles, audits, taxation, and retirement reporting.
• Familiar with federal and California payroll laws and Education Code provisions.
• Experience with HRIS/timekeeping and confidential data handling.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit payroll transactions accurately and timely.
• Audit payroll data including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide payroll guidance to staff and collaborate with HR/Finance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/related field

3+ years payroll processing experience

Tools

HRIS/ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Lifeline Education Charter School is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee advanced payroll duties, ensure accurate processing, and maintain compliant records for staff and administrators.

Under the direction of the Chief Business Officer, you will audit time and attendance, manage deductions and retirement reporting, and resolve complex payroll issues while upholding strict confidentiality and data integrity.