Payroll Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION  The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.

Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.

With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies :

• Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;  Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and  Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.  Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.  Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org .  THE OPPORTUNITY  The Center is looking for a Payroll Specialist to support the operations, communication, implementation, and administrative functions of all payroll processes.
• Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for execution of payroll for all Center staff.
• This position works closely with HR, Fiscal, and department leadership to ensure accurate, compliant, and strategic payroll administration.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-starter, who enjoys working both independently and within a team.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Qualifications :

Candidate must be detail oriented and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.  The candidate will be professional and personable yet have the ability to exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.   Position Type :

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.