Payroll Specialist II

renaissancelearning-nam· Finance & Accounting
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🌍 Remote📍 Remote - US

About this role

About Renaissance

When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.

Job Description

Assist with completing payroll related activities such as reconciling hours worked, processing time records and calculating payrolls.   

In this role as a Payroll Specialist II, you will:  

•    Coordinate payroll processing and compile confidential payroll data such as hours worked,  commissions, taxes, insurance, garnishments and other deductions to be withheld 
•    Compute wages and deductions and post to payroll records 
•    Address and resolve employee’s payroll inquiries 
•    Promote employee awareness of company benefits and policies 
•    Produce ad hoc, and monthly report requests 
•    Journal Entry preparation  
•    Tax filing/maintenance – including registering for new jurisdictions  
•    Update UKG Pro (payroll provider) with Tax Jurisdiction changes  

For this role as a Payroll Specialist II, you should have:  

  • Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required 
  • Understanding of wage and tax laws 
  • Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications 
  • Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills 
  • Able to perform work effectively with minimal supervision 
  • Experience with UKG Pro a plus 
  • Global payroll experience (Australia, Canada, UK) a plus 

Education & Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university 
  • 3 - 5 years of payroll experience 
  • Or equivalent combination of education and related experience and/or training 

Other General Skills 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 
  • Efficient at writing routine reports and correspondence 
  • Consistently apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-Remote

 

The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location. 

Salary Range
$20.28$27.87 USD

Benefits for eligible US employees include:

  • World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Benefits listed apply to eligible U.S. employees in accordance with Renaissance’s benefits eligibility criteria. Contractor and other non‑employee roles are not eligible for Renaissance employee benefits.

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For California Residents, please see our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates here. 

Reasonable Accommodations 

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Employment Authorization 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Payroll Specialist II role at renaissancelearning-nam is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Payroll Specialist II job at renaissancelearning-nam remote?
Yes, this Payroll Specialist II position at renaissancelearning-nam is remote, with team members based in Remote - US. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Payroll Specialist II at renaissancelearning-nam belong to?
This Payroll Specialist II position is part of the Finance & Accounting department at renaissancelearning-nam. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Payroll Specialist II position at renaissancelearning-nam?
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When was the Payroll Specialist II job at renaissancelearning-nam posted?
This Payroll Specialist II position at renaissancelearning-nam was posted on May 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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