Payroll Operations Specialist
High Tech High
About this role
The Payroll Operations Specialist at High Tech High is part of the Human Resources team and is responsible for managing and processing the organization’s semi-monthly payroll and payroll-related payables. The role ensures accurate and compliant payroll operations, maintains detailed records, and supports retirement and tax reporting for a multi-campus K-12 charter school network. This position operates in a fast-paced environment, providing timely financial information and serving as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. It is an in-person, 12-month role based at the Point Loma campus in San Diego County.
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About High Tech High
hightechhigh.orgHigh Tech High is a San Diego–based network of public charter schools and an education organization that connects classrooms to the world through project-based, student-centered learning. It operates multiple K–12 schools and provides teacher preparation, a Graduate School of Education, and professional development to help spread its model. Students complete interdisciplinary, authentic projects that emphasize personalization, equity, and real-world impact. Districts and educators partner with High Tech High for school design, coaching, and implementation support to adopt its practices more broadly.
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About High Tech High
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$77k – $89k
per year