Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

The Human Resources and Payroll Specialist is a full-time non-exempt position, and reports to the Head of Operations. This is a confidential non-union position. You will facilitate and perform functions of the AchieveKids HR and payroll processes, including but not limited to employee relations, benefits coordination, leave of absence management, time clock management/correction, integration of time off, and assisting in payroll resolutions.  In addition, this position will assist in weekly and monthly accounting operations. This position must be available to work at both AchieveKids campuses.  For over 60 years, AchieveKids has offered a place where acceptance is key to our community. AchieveKids received full accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and specializes in creating learning for students ages 5 to 22 with severe emotional and/or developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, mood, disruptive behavior, and anxiety disorders. Our innovative teachers, paraprofessionals, behavioral health team, and speech therapists work collaboratively to create opportunity and independence in the lives of the students in our community. This interdisciplinary team becomes a skillful problem solving group that instructs, guides and assists these students toward greater independence and self-reliance, enabling a path to a brighter future. With a campus in Palo Alto and in San Jose, we serve multiple school districts throughout the Bay Area. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES Process payroll bi-weekly Maintain, monitor, and manage ADP time clock Coordinate with staff and supervisors on time keeping inquiries and corrections Assist with time off policy assignment Process employee reimbursements and assist with payables Provide onboarding training and offboarding support Coordinate leave of absence Review benefits enrollments Assist with fiscal year-end preparation, including year-end filing and financial audit preparation 1099 misc. preparation Other HR and Payroll duties, as assigned Work onsite at both campuses and may drive between sites, as needed

Salary : $26 - $36