Senior Payroll Specialist

The role

The Senior Payroll Analyst leads multi-state payroll operations and serves as the primary Subject Matter Expert for ADP Workforce Now and Workday Payroll. This role manages payroll execution, system optimizations, and regulatory compliance for a diverse workforce.

What you will do

• Oversee end-to-end processing, validation, and execution of bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls.
• Direct advanced pre- and post-payroll audits and monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Drive platform setup, workflow automations, third-party integrations, and system updates for ADP and Workday.
• Direct multi-state tax compliance and manage quarterly/year-end government filings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external payroll audits.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors on strategic projects and M&A integrations.
• Develop standard operating procedures and maintain functional documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior payroll team members.

Required qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of progressive multi-state payroll processing and administration experience in complex organizations.
• Advanced hands-on proficiency and administrative experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Deep functional and technical expertise in Workday Payroll, including system configuration, custom reporting, and integration management.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Nice to have

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting first day
• SA covers 82% of core medical plan
• Free One Medical membership
• Confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
• Up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions
• Employer-paid life/disability insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year)

Before you apply

• Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

About the company

Success Academy is a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools. They work to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education.