Child Care Franchise HR Generalist/ Payroll Lead

The Learning Experience • Full Time

Posted on Fri, May 22, 2026

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance

The Payroll & HR Operations Lead is a critical member of the Human Resources team, responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, employee lifecycle administration, and HR system integrity across multiple locations. This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws, and serves as the primary point of contact for centers, leadership, and employees on all payroll and HR operational matters.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. They possess a deep understanding of payroll processes, employment regulations, and HR best practices, and can exercise sound judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (via Paylocity suite)

Payroll Administration
Garnishments & Deductions Administration
Holiday & Weather Pay Administration
Employee Onboarding
Employee Termination & Offboarding

Additional Responsibilities

HR System & Administrative Support
Employee Engagement & Leadership Support

QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of 2–4 years of hands-on payroll processing and HR administration experience, preferably in a multi-site or multi-state environment.
Prior experience with Paylocity is strongly preferred; familiarity with other HRIS/payroll platforms will be considered.
Familiarity with E-Verify employment eligibility processes and applicable federal and state employment regulations.

Skills & Competencies

Strong working knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and regulatory requirements, including multi-state final-pay laws, garnishment processing, and payroll deduction compliance (CCPA, IRS, state agencies).
Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly and accurately.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees, center staff, and leadership at all levels.
High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential employee information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems such as BOX.
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENTWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

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