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Payroll Administrator

CO-100 AMS Impact Group
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students! Payroll Administrator Location: Hybrid - 3002 S. Priest Drive, Tempe AZ 85282 Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 Are you a payroll expert? Are you a problem solver who likes working collaboratively and able to bring new ideas to the team? AMS Impact Group is seeking an entrepreneurial and mission-driven payroll administrator aligned with our company values that has successfully managed payroll for over 800 nationwide employees in the Workday payroll system. ABOUT AMS IMPACT GROUP and AMS SCHOOLS AMS Impact Group is the management company of Academies of Math and Science, a network of 10 top-rated non-profit Arizona and Arkansas charter schools (in 2023 the #1 highest performing low-income network in Arizona) serving nearly 10,000 students. We also provide select management services to public schools around the nation that are making a difference in communities but struggling at replicating or effective management. AMS Impact Group believes that despite challenges facing districts today or in the past, kids in low-income and marginalized communities can achieve high levels of academic success supported by leaders who take ownership of results, believe in the power of leadership and teaching, and use evidence-validated models to increase scholar achievement. What You’ll Do: Updates payroll records by approving self-service changes within Workday Pulls hours in Time and Attendance system, enters and validates necessary data per assigned pay groups for Bi-weekly processing Processes stipends, other employee incentives, and other ad-hoc payment Balances of bi-weekly payroll reconciliation worksheet and reports Prepares various reports and queries for internal business partners Monitors Payroll Helpdesk for assigned tasks and employees in pay groups assigned Works with HR and Benefits Teams to resolve issues related to employee pay and deductions Interprets company policy in processing payroll-related transaction Processes Manual checks Performs other duties as necessary Position will report to the Workday Payroll and Finance Analyst How we work We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of remote collaboration. For most roles, our employees work hybrid, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person or remotely, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together. What You’ll Bring: 4-6 years of progressive payroll experience required Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred Workday processing and reporting experience preferred Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment required Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws in a multi-state employment environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications Intermediate Excel skills Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills Able to handle confidential matters using sound judgement and discretion Able to work effectively in a Hybrid work environment with minimal supervision Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities! AMS Schools are among the highest performing Title I schools in Arizona. We seek highly motivated and passionate staff who want to make a difference. The professionals we hire are the most intelligent and the most talented experts in their fields. By joining our team you will plan an integral part in helping at-risk students achieve great things, be a part of a genuine community, and be able to grow as professional through our employee development program. Come help us provide our students with the best education in the best environment.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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