Sr Payroll Administrator

Summit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the payroll operations of the organization. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with legal regulations, and provides guidance to General Managers and local Payroll Administrators. The Senior Payroll Specialist also collaborates with HRIS, IT, Finance and Operations departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.

• Process and review payrolls for hourly, and full-time non-exempt employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle complex payroll calculations, including bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Balance, audit and prepare payroll for review for Payroll Manager.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
• Review of applicable reports for auditing purposes.

• Provide guidance and training to GMs and Payroll Admins in the field.
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll-related issues from the field.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Operational Improvement and Finance teams to improve payroll processes.

• Collaborate with HRIS to ensure payroll systems are functioning as expected.
• Troubleshoot system issues and liaise with IT for resolution.
• Assist with new payroll technologies and processes.

• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure employee satisfaction.

The hourly pay is going to be $35.00 - $41.00.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR 5+ years of experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and training experience.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.