12/18/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted 11/20/2025 Contact CAVA Recruiting DepartmentNumber of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
90000 - 110000 Annually Length of Work Year 12 month position Employment Type Full Time Hours Full Time: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Location Our administrative office is located in Simi Valley, CA, but this is a remote position. > You MUST live in California, AT THE TIME YOU APPLY, in order to be considered for a position and reside permanently in California, at all times, while working for the California Virtual Academies Start Date December 1st, 2025 > CAVA @ Los Angeles To Apply Visit https://tinyurl.com/CAVA-Career-Center Job Summary Job Summary
TO APPLY VISIT: https://tinyurl.com/CAVA-Career-Center ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS AND POSITION: The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools), iQ Academy, Los Angeles and Insight Schools of California (a network of 3 public charter schools) deliver online/virtual home based instruction to TK-12 students in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily & log attendance (entered by their parent/learning coach and verified by the teacher). The mission of California Virtual Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s end-to-end payroll processing, retirement plan administration, and compliance with relevant reporting requirements. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant payroll practices using Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and provides expert administration of 403(b), CALSTRS, and CALPERS retirement programs. The Payroll Manager partners cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver high-quality, service-oriented support to employees and leadership. •Leads all payroll operations using HRIS, including processing, reporting, and compliance. •Serves as the internal expert for CALSTRS, CALPERS, and 403(b) plan administration and reporting. •Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, including education-specific reporting obligations. •Partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensu
View Job Description Requirements / QualificationsREQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: • Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in) • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred. • 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a payroll leadership or management role. • Strong experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting. • Experience with CALSTRS, CALPERS, and 403(b) retirement plan administration. • Excellent understanding of federal, California-specific, and multi-state wage and hour laws, tax requirements, and payroll reporting. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate with cross-functional teams. • Experience in education, nonprofit, or unionized environments is highly preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or similar). • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion. • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, juggling priorities, and managing multiple stakeholders. • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION: Full Time: Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours. Salary: $90K-$110K Full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system. We do participate in CalPERS. Please contact your CalPERS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal PERS account.
Requirements / QualificationsREQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: • Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 counties we service students and hire in) • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred. • 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a payroll leadership or management role. • Strong experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting. • Experience with CALSTRS, CALPERS, and 403(b) retirement plan administration. • Excellent understanding of federal, California-specific, and multi-state wage and hour laws, tax requirements, and payroll reporting. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate with cross-functional teams. • Experience in education, nonprofit, or unionized environments is highly preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or similar). • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion. • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, juggling priorities, and managing multiple stakeholders. • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION: Full Time: Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours. Salary: $90K-$110K Full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system. We do participate in CalPERS. Please contact your CalPERS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal PERS account.
Comments and Other Information These are direct hire positions with the California Virtual Academies. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant/prospective applicant to apply and contact us for all questions and the status of their application. PLEASE NO SOLICITATION FROM OUTSIDE, THIRD PARTY, OR NPA COMPANIES OR EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES. We do not accept applications or documents via email, fax or US Mail. Applications are only accepted via EdJoin and all documents must be uploaded to your EdJoin application in order to be reviewed. We do participate in CalPERS. Please contact your CalPERS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal PERS account. The California Virtual Academies is an organization that offers our teachers and staff members the excitement of exploring an emerging concept in education. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin, color, race, political affiliation, religion, marital status, or veteran status. TO APPLY VISIT: https://tinyurl.com/CAVA-Career-Center Comments and Other InformationThese are direct hire positions with the California Virtual Academies. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant/prospective applicant to apply and contact us for all questions and the status of their application. PLEASE NO SOLICITATION FROM OUTSIDE, THIRD PARTY, OR NPA COMPANIES OR EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES. We do not accept applications or documents via email, fax or US Mail. Applications are only accepted via EdJoin and all documents must be uploaded to your EdJoin application in order to be reviewed. We do participate in CalPERS. Please contact your CalPERS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal PERS account. The California Virtual Academies is an organization that offers our teachers and staff members the excitement of exploring an emerging concept in education. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin, color, race, political affiliation, religion, marital status, or veteran status. TO APPLY VISIT: https://tinyurl.com/CAVA-Career-Center Links Related To This Job California Virtual Academies- School Website HireVue Interview Information FAQ's--Frequently Asked Questions English Learner Authorization(ELA) and Credential Copy Information Page CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY