Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Payroll Services, performs a variety of payroll-related duties for faculty, staff and student workers (1,400+ employees). The Senior Payroll Specialist acts as primary backup for the Associate Director and assists with all aspects of processing the College’s payroll.The Senior Payroll Specialist acts as the primary backup for the Associate Director. Responsibilities include review of the Workday payroll system, ensuring the accuracy of payroll entries; posting of various payroll accounting journals; and benefit reconciliations. Works in close association with the Human Resources department on payroll- and benefits-related matters. Strong communication and communication skills; and attention to detail are all musts.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:PAYROLL PROCESSING - 80%Reviews and ensures accurate and timely processing of Semi Monthly Hourly and Salary payrolls (4 per month).Post payroll transmission reviews and uploads HSA contributions onto carrier sites.Assists in benefits reconciliation and prepares requisition requests for paying vendors and union dues.Processes one time, on demand/off cycle payments for terminations, payroll advances and when otherwise needed.Reports monthly census data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Assists Associate Director with answering emails sent to a shared payroll inbox.OTHER PAYROLL DUTIES - 20%Assists Associate Director in troubleshooting system functionality issues and testing system enhancements.Assists Associate Director with tax filings for quarterly and year end filing periods.Assists Associate Director with W-2 preparation and other year-end tasks.Assist ERISA team and others with payroll reports for yearly fiscal audits.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or information systems preferred; associates degree plus two years payroll experience can be substituted.2-4 years of preparing payroll in a fast-paced, high volume environment.Higher-education, Union or not-for-profit environment experience is highly desired.Must have knowledge of federal, state and local payroll regulations.Prior experience with Workday HCM & Payroll strongly preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and google suites.Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and customer focus, as well as excellent judgement and ability to maintain confidential information.Knowledge of general ledger and accounting practices preferred.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The range for this position is $72,000 - $75,000/annuallyCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the choice of five medical plans, generous holiday, sick & vacation time, a retirement match and tuition remission. CCA covers an average of 91% of the medical plan cost for the employee only and an average of 82% for employees with dependents. More information can be found here: .POSITION DETAILS:CCA considers a full-time work week to be 37.5 hours per week.Work Mode: HybridLocation San FranciscoFLSA Non-ExemptAdditional LocationsApplication InstructionsApplicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.Application DeadlineFor staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.EEO StatementAs an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@cca.edu. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position, it will be noted in the job posting.Questions?Please address any questions to .