Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Payroll Specialist!
Looking for a role where your attention to detail truly makes a difference? We're seeking a Payroll Specialist who combines strong organizational skills, payroll expertise, and outstanding communication abilities with a genuine commitment to supporting staff relations. If you enjoy solving problems, ensuring accuracy, and making a positive impact each day, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why you’ll love being part of our CCRES Business Office team:
- Work alongside talented, caring individuals who are driven by a strong work ethic, a supportive culture, and a passion for helping others succeed
- We are committed to Respecting, Appreciating, and Valuing our colleagues, staff, and partners
- Hybrid work environment
SUMMARY:
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
- Location: CCRES, 690 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA
- Salary Range: $61,600 - $64,600 (based on years of experience)
To thrive in this position, you will:
- Manage payroll and related activities with precision
- Ensure timely submission of payroll
- Adhere to both verbal and written guidance while proposing enhancements to payroll processes
- Revise working instructions and payroll standard operating procedures as necessary
- Make informed payroll decisions independently and seek input as needed
- Stay updated on evolving guidelines, regulations, and laws set forth by agencies including, but not limited to, the Internal Revenue Service, Medical Assistance, the Department of Human Services, various managed care organizations, and local government entities
- Handle payroll-related functions with confidentiality and uphold the highest ethical standards
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations
- Assist business office to perform other duties that may include data entry, reporting, compliance, and bookkeeping
Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related area - preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree: 3 years of payroll experience
- Associate's Degree: 4-5 years of payroll experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent: 5-7 years of payroll experience
- Proficiency with excel and payroll systems
CREDENTIALS:
(Clearances current within 12 months)
- PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
- PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
- PA Department of Education FBI
- Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
*CCRES paid clearances
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Summer flex schedule
- Hybrid work environment
- Employer paid: individual medical plan, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
- 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
- Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
- Milestone service awards
ABOUT CCRES:
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
(Posted 9/17/26, TY)
Skills Required
- Three years of payroll experience with a bachelor's degree
- Four to five years of payroll experience with an associate's degree
- Five to seven years of payroll experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with payroll systems
- PA Child Abuse Act 151 Clearance current within 12 months
- PA Criminal Act 34 Clearance current within 12 months
- PA Department of Education FBI Clearance current within 12 months
- Diploma or official transcripts
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related area
What We Do
CCRES is a non-profit human resources organization that partners with intermediate units, school districts, and behavioral health programs to provide support staff working with children and adults with special needs.
