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Payroll Specialist
Job Description
Payroll Specialist at Lifeline Education Charter School Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 9/15/2026 Contact Brittany Lester 310-885-1872 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $73,000
This position is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and processing payroll transactions; maintaining payroll records; researching and resolving complex payroll issues; interpreting applicable laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements; and providing exceptional customer service to employees, administrators, and School personnel. The Senior Payroll Specialist exercises independent judgment in analyzing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives. The position serves as a technical resource on payroll procedures, time reporting, taxation, retirement reporting, wage garnishments, leaves, and employee compensation matters. Work hours are 7:30am
- $79, 017.
This position is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and processing payroll transactions; maintaining payroll records; researching and resolving complex payroll issues; interpreting applicable laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements; and providing exceptional customer service to employees, administrators, and School personnel. The Senior Payroll Specialist exercises independent judgment in analyzing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives. The position serves as a technical resource on payroll procedures, time reporting, taxation, retirement reporting, wage garnishments, leaves, and employee compensation matters. Work hours are 7:30am
- 4:00pm, Monday-Friday (although these hours may vary and may require occasional evening and weekend work based on organizational needs). Possession of a valid California Driver's License is preferred as employees may be occasionally asked to travel to school site or other offices. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
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- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings
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A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$57,441 / year median in California
-8% projected decline