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DescriptionPOSITION: Payroll Specialist IREPORTS TO: Payroll DirectorPOSITION TYPE: 12-monthSTART DATE: ImmediateCOMPENSATION: $24.34 - $28.60, Home Office Grade 3At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a team-oriented culture.Some quick stats about us:19,500 Students2,300 Team Members15 Secondary Campuses9 Elementary Campuses92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch96% Hispanic & African-American Students90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University88% First-Generation College StudentsRanked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World ReportWe serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.THE OPPORTUNITYYES Prep needs a dynamic Payroll Specialist to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.To put it simply, you will play an integral role in processing payroll, communicating with stakeholders to ensure the timely processing of paychecks, processing new hires, direct deposits, and W4s, and conducting pre- and post-audits on all payroll data.THE ROLEWhen you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:Executing day-to-day payroll operations;Processing payroll information for all YES Prep employees including regular pay, overtime pay, stipends and bonuses;Coordinating input of new hires with Talent Support to meet payroll deadlines;Maintaining leave accruals and time taken;Setting up new employees by entering all pertinent payroll information (e.g. payroll location, W4 tax information, Direct Deposits, TRS deductions, etc.);Maintaining time sheet access for new hires and managers in the time keeping system;Maintaining leave of absence payroll list for payroll to pay in accordance with Talent Support leave of absence list;Reviewing and processing time sheet, calculating overtime, PTO taken, extra duty pay, etc.;Processing payroll tax and direct deposit information for existing employees;Researching discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. W4 forms, time sheets, leave time, direct deposit, TRS eligibility, etc.);Researching and responding to employee inquiries;Additional duties as assigned.THE PERSONWe seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:THE MUST HAVESHigh School diplomaSome working knowledge of payroll and employment practicesAttention to detailFamiliarity with payroll processing services and practicesExperience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and WordMaintain ConfidentialityAbility to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice, with little to no directionAbility to communicate effectively and appropriately with othersDemonstrated ability to work on a teamAbility to work outside of normal hours and on weekendsOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackAbility to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environmentCreates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environmentA dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professionalTHE MUST HAVE BELIEFSBelief in and commitment to the of YES Prep Public SchoolsDesire to disrupt systemic status quos in educationWillingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quosPassion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping resultsConviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growthTHE NICE TO HAVESSome working knowledge of state and federal tax withholding policy and requirementsKnowledge of TEA Budget codesAbility to gather data, compile information and prepare reportsAbility to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceTHE PERKS- This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; offers commensurate with experience.Health and Supplemental Insurance - A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.Retirement Plans - Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.Paid Time Off - Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the .Paid Leave Programming - In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.- The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the and were a 2016 finalist as well.YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.

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