Payroll Manager (Education)

Organization Overview

PUC National is a non-profit organization that serves to promote, support, benefit, replicate, and carry out the purposes and mission of Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools.

We have a contractual relationship with Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools to provide a variety of support services to the schools in NE Los Angeles and the NE San Fernando Valley. This includes, but is not limited to Finance, Human Resources, Operations, IT and Data Management, facilities identification and acquisition, fundraising, grant management, college access, alumni relations, charter development and renewal, and compliance.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Payroll Manager believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC National and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, and collaboration to ensure schools success across the organization. Under direct supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer the Payroll Manager will be involved in overseeing and supporting the day-to-day payroll functions that lead to accurate and timely delivery of compensations. This role requires strong technical and communication skills and the ability to perform tasks to meet established standards and deadlines. Successful candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and show a strong aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving.

What you will need to accomplish:

• Oversee and support the process of semi-monthly payroll for 750+ employees
• Distribute payroll responsibilities, oversee workload, and ensure accountability with direct reports
• Supervise and develop payroll team to ensure they have the needed skillsets
• Observe and implement changes required for payroll compliance
• Make recommendations to the Payroll Director and team to help strengthen departmental controls, processes, and systems
• Maintain internal control processes and policies related to payroll processing
• Process accurately and timely year-end reporting
• Report and monitor Affordable Care Act
• Oversee the accurate and timely reporting to STRS
• Create labor reports and perform related analyses for Management
• Work with auditors and provide necessary information
• Help prepare year-end processing
• Collaborate with various departments (Accounting, HR, Office Managers)
• Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes
• Implement quality control measures
• Receive some extended work hours during payroll processing
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business, related field, or equivalent training and experience required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of payroll experience and a certified payroll professional
• 3+ years of supervisor experience
• Experience with accounting systems and Paycom

Skills and Abilities

• Advance knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong time management, organization, and customer service skills
• Ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This is a full-time exempt, salaried position
• Our benefits include:
  • Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
  • 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution equal to 5%
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC National is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.