Payroll & Benefits Specialist (part-time)

About the Organization

For more than 40 years, San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) has been a leader in education as a pluralistic preschool through 12th-grade school serving the Jewish community on our beautiful 56-acre campus. Our mission is to empower each student to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in the strength of community. We are shaping the foundation of future thinkers, creators, and community leaders by blending modern education with deeper purpose and meaning. Students are inspired to embrace creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking in their learning, shaping them to become leaders of integrity, social responsibility, and architects of change.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Payroll and Benefits professional to own the school's payroll processing and benefits administration functions. This role reports to the HR Manager and works closely with both Finance, including regular collaboration with the Controller on payroll review, benefit cost reporting, GL support, and audit preparation.

This is a specialized, technical role for someone who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on process, and understands that timely and correct payroll is one of the most important things an organization can do for its people. While our school is rooted in Jewish tradition and culture, we welcome professionals of all backgrounds who are committed to our mission.

This is a focused, specialized position for someone who genuinely enjoys the technical side of payroll and benefits—not a stepping stone to a broader HR role. We are looking for a professional who takes ownership, works independently, communicates proactively, and understands that accuracy and confidentiality are non-negotiable in this function.

Community & Inclusivity

San Diego Jewish Academy is a community of learners rooted in Jewish values and committed to preparing students to live and lead in a diverse and complex world. We welcome students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our community values diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background. As a pluralistic Jewish day school, SDJA affirms the importance of Jewish identity, tradition, and connection to the Jewish people and Israel while embracing a diversity of perspectives within our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SDJA is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its mission as a Jewish day school, SDJA seeks candidates whose professional values and educational philosophy align with the School's mission and institutional goals. As an educational community, SDJA seeks employees who demonstrate professionalism, respect for others, and the ability to engage thoughtfully across differences.

Hiring Process & Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Live Scan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process. In accordance with California law, applicants for all positions with SDJA are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications. SDJA is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.