This position is hybrid/remote in CA with in-office activity in Lancaster, CA as needed.
The Lifelong Learning Advantage
At Lifelong Learning, our mission is to support our client schools so they can concentrate on improving educational outcomes and student success. Lifelong Learning is a complex nonprofit organization with an estimated revenue of $450 million annually. We continue to be a strong, positive force, pioneering the way education is delivered to all students. Learn more about us at https://llac.org/.
How You Will Make an Impact
The Director of Payroll is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Payroll Department. This position oversees, implements and maintains payroll systems, policies and procedures, and compliance for the department which supports clients across a multiple states and multiple entities. They will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The payroll team processes payroll for over 2,000 employees. This position reports to the Senior Director, Finance or designee.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field; or 2 years equivalent work experience demonstrating applicable skills in relevant industry or discipline (Equivalent experience is included in and not separate from total years of professional experience)
5 years of experience in Payroll Management
2 years combination experience in a Leadership and management role required
Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word, is a must
Knowledge of Paycom system for payroll processing preferred
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds of force (almost all office jobs)
Benefits: We offer our employees a quality work-life balance through flexibility and an attractive total compensation package including: • Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage • Competitive nonprofit salary • Life insurance • Long-term disability (LTD); short-term disability (STD) • Sick leave • Generous holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks • 403(b) retirement plan with an attractive company contribution • Paid professional development opportunities • Wellness benefits through our Wellable app and Employee Assistance Program that includes financial, legal, and emotional counseling • Employee discount program for things such as travel, home and entertainment • Flexible work environment • Casual dress
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is family/medical leave compliant. The organization prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the actual or perceived characteristics of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, national origin, ancestry, race or ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, potential or actual parental, family or marital status, age, or association with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.