Leona Group Schools are a group of schools ranging from Preschool to High School uniquely designed for their communities. Schools meet each child where they are, responding to their unique circumstances and addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. Our schools are more than teams of effective educators – we are mentors, advisors, and caring adults for our students, guiding them to take control of their learning and lives. Our schools are focused on creating meaningful relationships with families and collaborating with community-based organizations, providing opportunities and resources that increase our students' safety, stability, and success. Are you passionate about the impact of a quality education and ready to find your place on our dedicated team? Join our team at our Leona Schools Support Office to support all 28 of our unique campuses across Arizona and make a difference for the students we serve!

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the important work of processing payroll of all employees with excellent communication and problem solving skills. The payroll specialist works closely within the Human Resource department and with schools to provide support in processing payroll updates, changes and ensuring timely data entry of payroll.

• Process semi-monthly payroll using Paycom
• Enter all applicable taxes, deductions, and employee status change requests on time
• Process A.C.H. payment/reversals, stop-payments, and voids
• Respond to payroll inquiries via a Paycom centralized email system - Ask Here
• Review punch records to resolve time reporting issues and make edits when necessary
• Process, monitor & reconcile garnishment withholdings
• Other duties as assigned

• Working knowledge of state and federal wage tax laws, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets (V-lookup, Pivot table) experience as well as strong organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize and multitask to meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• 1-2 years of high-volume payroll processing experience
• Recent experience working with Paycom (preferred)
• Bachelors Degree (preferred)
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card