HR/Payroll Specialist Student

Colorado Mesa; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a part-time HR/Payroll Specialist Student to support onboarding, payroll processing, and HR data entry at the CMU campus in Grand Junction, CO. The role handles timesheets, documentation, and inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

Ideal candidates are CMU students with attention to detail and basic payroll software experience, ready to learn in a university setting and assist with various HR projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting payroll in a university or corporate setting.
• Familiarity with I-9, tax, direct deposit paperwork a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding for student and full-time employees.
• Process employment and payroll forms accurately and timely.
• Enter and update employee information in HR and payroll systems.
• Verify employment documentation and assist with I-9, tax, and direct deposit forms.
• Support payroll preparation by reviewing timesheets and deadlines.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive information.
• Assist with special HR and payroll projects as assigned.
• General office duties such as filing, scanning, data entry.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS familiarity

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Time management

Education

CMU student

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HR/Payroll Specialist Student# CMU Student Jobs## HR/Payroll Specialist StudentApply: CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100751**FLSA Status:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE**At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. ***Colorado Mesa University Core Values*** **Love -**Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others **Dignity -**Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill **Courage -**Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities **Humility -**Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others **Resiliency -**Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity **Curiosity -**Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown **Power -**The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals**JOB DESCRIPTION****Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Assist with onboarding for student and full time employees.* Process employment and payroll forms accurately and in a timely manner.* Enter and update employee information in Human Resources and Payroll systems.* Verify employment documentation and assist with I-9, tax, and direct deposit paperwork.* Support payroll preparation by reviewing timesheets, tracking deadlines, and identifying discrepancies.* Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, employment forms, and HR policies.* Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence as requested.* Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive information.* Assist with special HR and payroll projects as assigned.* Perform general office duties such as filing, scanning, data entry, and document management.*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.****HOW TO APPLY:**Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:* Cover letter (Optional)* Resume