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Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

AchieveKids
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Human Resources and Payroll Specialist at AchieveKids

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
4/22/2026
Contact
Julie Ngov
16504941200 142
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$26.00 - $36.00 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$26.00 - $36.00 per hour plus great benefits
Length of Work Year
365
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

For over 65 years, AchieveKids has offered a place where acceptance is key to our community. AchieveKids specializes in creating learning for students ages 5 to 22 with severe emotional and/or developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, mood, disruptive behavior, and anxiety disorders. Our innovative teachers, paraprofessionals, behavioral health team, and speech therapists work collaboratively to create opportunity and independence in the lives of the students in our community. This interdisciplinary team becomes a skillful problem solving group that instructs, guides and assists these students toward greater independence and self-reliance, enabling a path to a brighter future. With a campus in Palo Alto and in San Jose, we serve multiple school districts throughout the Bay Area. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Human Resources and Payroll Specialist is a full-time non-exempt position, and reports to the Head of Operations. This is a confidential non-union position. You will facilitate and perform functions of the AchieveKids HR and payroll processes, including but not limited to employee relations, benefits coordination, leave of absence management, time clock management/correction, integration of time off, and assisting in payroll resolutions.  In addition, this position will assist in weekly and monthly accounting operations. This position must be available to work at both AchieveKids campuses. 

Requirements / Qualifications

Payroll & Human Resources Functions Process payroll bi-weekly and distribute checks to employees.* Maintain, monitor, and manage employee time cards and time off policies and requests.* Coordinate with staff and supervisors on time clock corrections.* Collaborate with Human Resources in payroll problem resolution.* Ensure accuracy in pay data, deductions, and retirement matches.* Reconcile compensation and year-end payroll reports. Provide YTD payroll registers to include all gross wages, deductions, loans, and matches.* Prepare census report of employee data. * Provide onboarding training and offboarding support. * Review benefits enrollment and billing. * Maintain confidential employee files. * Accounting Functions Manage and maintain vendor list of all account payables.* Process accounts payable weekly including, but not limited to contractor, vendor, and carrier invoices, staff reimbursement requests, etc.* Prepare journal entries and record in QuickBooks for payroll cash transfer, payroll register entries, retirement plan contributions, etc. for approval.* File accounting paperwork weekly.* Maintain Disbursement Journal and database for asset addition and deletion.* Prepare and assist in filing business license, annual sales tax, 1099, 1096, and other accounting and IRS forms.* Prepare, coordinate, and assist with financial audits.* Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. * Assist Accountant at fiscal year-end, including contract preparation, year-end filing, and financial audit preparation.* Assist in preparation of various contracts: master contracts, Individual Service Agreements (ISA), or others.*

QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree preferred, or equivalent experience 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources with 3-5 years of payroll experience Experience with QuickBooks, Paylocity, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word Ability to plan ahead, multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently Maintain a high degree of confidentiality to all information and strictly adhere to the confidentiality policy Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team Criminal record clearance or formal exemption. Tuberculosis risk assessment clearance within 60 days before hire and every four years thereafter.

Requirements / Qualifications

Payroll & Human Resources Functions Process payroll bi-weekly and distribute checks to employees.* Maintain, monitor, and manage employee time cards and time off policies and requests.* Coordinate with staff and supervisors on time clock corrections.* Collaborate with Human Resources in payroll problem resolution.* Ensure accuracy in pay data, deductions, and retirement matches.* Reconcile compensation and year-end payroll reports. Provide YTD payroll registers to include all gross wages, deductions, loans, and matches.* Prepare census report of employee data. * Provide onboarding training and offboarding support. * Review benefits enrollment and billing. * Maintain confidential employee files. * Accounting Functions Manage and maintain vendor list of all account payables.* Process accounts payable weekly including, but not limited to contractor, vendor, and carrier invoices, staff reimbursement requests, etc.* Prepare journal entries and record in QuickBooks for payroll cash transfer, payroll register entries, retirement plan contributions, etc. for approval.* File accounting paperwork weekly.* Maintain Disbursement Journal and database for asset addition and deletion.* Prepare and assist in filing business license, annual sales tax, 1099, 1096, and other accounting and IRS forms.* Prepare, coordinate, and assist with financial audits.* Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. * Assist Accountant at fiscal year-end, including contract preparation, year-end filing, and financial audit preparation.* Assist in preparation of various contracts: master contracts, Individual Service Agreements (ISA), or others.*

QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree preferred, or equivalent experience 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources with 3-5 years of payroll experience Experience with QuickBooks, Paylocity, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word Ability to plan ahead, multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently Maintain a high degree of confidentiality to all information and strictly adhere to the confidentiality policy Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team Criminal record clearance or formal exemption. Tuberculosis risk assessment clearance within 60 days before hire and every four years thereafter.

Comments and Other Information

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00 per hour. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, and internal equity. This range represents base salary only and one aspect of the total rewards package. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Generous Total Rewards Package! 4 weeks paid vacation, plus additional time off accrual Paid holidays and sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options Retirement plan with generous company match Scholarship and Grant opportunities Tuition and professional development assistance Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more! A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment! Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities

Comments and Other Information


The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00 per hour. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, and internal equity. This range represents base salary only and one aspect of the total rewards package. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Generous Total Rewards Package! 4 weeks paid vacation, plus additional time off accrual Paid holidays and sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options Retirement plan with generous company match Scholarship and Grant opportunities Tuition and professional development assistance Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more! A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment! Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities
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