Payroll Administrator

AMS Schools•Tempe, AZ

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students! Payroll Administrator Location: Hybrid - 3002 S. Priest Drive, Tempe AZ 85282 Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 Are you a payroll expert? Are you a problem solver who likes working collaboratively and able to bring new ideas to the team? AMS Impact Group is seeking an entrepreneurial and mission-driven payroll administrator aligned with our company values that has successfully managed payroll for over 800 nationwide employees in the Workday payroll system. ABOUT AMS IMPACT GROUP and AMS SCHOOLS AMS Impact Group is the management company of Academies of Math and Science, a network of 10 top-rated non-profit Arizona and Arkansas charter schools (in 2023 the #1 highest performing low-income network in Arizona) serving nearly 10,000 students. We also provide select management services to public schools around the nation that are making a difference in communities but struggling at replicating or effective management. AMS Impact Group believes that despite challenges facing districts today or in the past, kids in low-income and marginalized communities can achieve high levels of academic success supported by leaders who take ownership of results, believe in the power of leadership and teaching, and use evidence-validated models to increase scholar achievement. How we work We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of remote collaboration. For most roles, our employees work hybrid, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person or remotely, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together. Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities! AMS Schools are among the highest performing Title I schools in Arizona. We seek highly motivated and passionate staff who want to make a difference. The professionals we hire are the most intelligent and the most talented experts in their fields. By joining our team you will plan an integral part in helping at-risk students achieve great things, be a part of a genuine community, and be able to grow as professional through our employee development program. Come help us provide our students with the best education in the best environment.

Requirements

4-6 years of progressive payroll experience required
Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment required
Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws in a multi-state employment environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
Intermediate Excel skills
Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
Able to handle confidential matters using sound judgement and discretion
Able to work effectively in a Hybrid work environment with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred
Workday processing and reporting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Updates payroll records by approving self-service changes within Workday
Pulls hours in Time and Attendance system, enters and validates necessary data per assigned pay groups for Bi-weekly processing
Processes stipends, other employee incentives, and other ad-hoc payment
Balances of bi-weekly payroll reconciliation worksheet and reports
Prepares various reports and queries for internal business partners
Monitors Payroll Helpdesk for assigned tasks and employees in pay groups assigned
Works with HR and Benefits Teams to resolve issues related to employee pay and deductions
Interprets company policy in processing payroll-related transaction
Processes Manual checks
Performs other duties as necessary
Position will report to the Workday Payroll and Finance Analyst