Payroll Specialist - 10938

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: ·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. ·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. ·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. ·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. ·         Using resources judiciously and effectively. THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE ON-SITE 100% OF THE TIME AT OUR 2111 CHAMPA OFFICE IN DENVER The Payroll Administrator processes bi-weekly payroll accurately, consistently, and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including preparation, entry, maintenance, and retention of payroll records. The role works collaboratively to assist with general administrative accounting duties and to provide meaningful support to employees across the organization in support of our mission. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Health Insurance - HMO or PPO Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching, Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law. Additional Requirement Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role. Coalition Benefits Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program , a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. Essential Job Functions Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, for over 900 employees, including multi-state and union employees Review and validate time and attendance data, resolving discrepancies prior to payroll processing Enter wage garnishments and other court-ordered deductions into HRIS and communicate with employees, in compliance with applicable regulations Reconcile payroll reports, audit payroll data, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Generate regular and ad hoc payroll reports as requested Monthly reconciliation of benefit costs paid by payroll deductions Assist with benefits-related payroll deduction adjustments and arrears collection Support Payroll Manager with year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation and filing Review and calculate complex retroactive pay and shift differential payments Document payroll procedures and assist with process improvement initiatives Review and approve various employee change requests made by the employee, such as those for direct deposit and W-4 Cross-train within accounting sub-departments to provide additional administrative support coverage Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll, timekeeping, deductions, and related matters Partner with HR and Accounting departments to support audits, reporting needs, and month-end close processes Administers US Bank Focus Pay Cards Other duties as assigned Qualifications Summary 2+ years of HRIS experience required 3+ years of full cycle payroll experience required Education, Licensure and Certifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred 6 years equivalent experience may be substituted for education

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