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Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

AchieveKids
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

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Job Announcement

AchieveKids is a dynamic, non-profit special education organization with a rich 60 year history of providing non-public schooling in San Jose and Palo Alto, California. Our students possess a range of abilities, and we focus on skill development to help our students transition to progressively more independent learning environments. We strive to create joy in learning and to enhance success beyond our doors. AchieveKids is an exciting place to work, and we have a lot to offer the right candidate.

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, inclusion, and belonging 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.

LOCATIONS

Palo Alto Campus : 3860 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Headquarters)

San Jose Campus : 1212 McGinness Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127

DESCRIPTION

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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates degree preferred, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources with 3-5 years of payroll experience
  • Experience with QuickBooks, ADP, BambooHR, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
  • Ability to plan ahead, multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality to all information and strictly adhere to the confidentiality policy
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • CA Driver's License and Auto Insurance as this position may drive as an essential function
  • Clean California DMV record required
  • Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Ability to pass DOJ fingerprint background check
  • TB Clearance
  • PAY RANGE

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00 per hour. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, and internal equity. This range represents base salary only and one aspect of the total rewards package. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

    BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Generous Total Rewards Package!
  • 4 weeks paid vacation, plus additional time off accrual
  • Paid holidays and sick time
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options
  • Retirement plan with generous company match
  • Scholarship and Grant opportunities
  • Tuition and professional development assistance
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • EAP, Travel Assistance, Will / Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more!
  • A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment!
  • Apply online at https : / / www.achievekids.org / career-opportunities

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    Salary : $26 - $36

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