Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Foundation Academies · Trenton, NJ
Posted about a month ago · $55,000 to $75,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Foundation Academies's roles stay open a median of 18 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 57% of Foundation Academies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Foundation Academies
- low 1 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Foundation Academies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Foundation Academies.
About this role
The Payroll and Benefits Specialist at Foundation Academies will manage the daily administration of payroll, benefits, pension, and timekeeping for employees. This role involves processing payroll accurately and on time, administering employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with payroll and benefits regulations. The Specialist will also collaborate with the Talent and Business Offices to enhance employee support and improve systems and processes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Foundation Academies as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, HR, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience
- Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefit programs
- Working knowledge of payroll compliance, benefits, retirement plans, and confidential records
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll/HRIS platform
- Strong Excel, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
What you get
- Merit-based pay increases annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
- Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
- Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
- Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
- Regular strategic professional development and coaching
Worth weighing
- No remote work mentioned, position is likely on-site in Trenton, NJ
- Salary range provided is broad, which may indicate variability based on experience or negotiation
- Role involves significant responsibility in compliance and employee support, which may lead to high stress during payroll cycles
Summarised from Foundation Academies's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Foundation Academies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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