Payroll Administrator

Pueblo-County,-Co; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation and sick leave

Remote & Hybrid working opportunities

County retirement program

Career growth with supportive leaders

Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courth

Paid parental leave benefits (up to 12

Job summary

Pueblo County in Colorado is seeking a skilled payroll professional to administer technical activities within the payroll department, including the preparation of payroll, financial, and statistical reporting. You will respond to payroll questions, assist the Payroll Manager in the payroll cycle, and train department staff as needed.

You will review data for accuracy, audit final pay calculations, process changes (W-4s, direct deposits, garnishments), ensure tax withholdings, and stay aligned

Qualifications

• Must pass background check.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll cycle.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxes and withholdings.
• Ability to coach and train staff.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare County payroll, financial, and statistical reporting.
• Respond to payroll-related questions and inquiries.
• Assist Payroll Manager in completing payroll cycle and final pay calculations.
• Train Department staff and provide technical guidance.
• Process payroll changes including W-4s, direct deposits, garnishments, and withholdings.
• Back up Payroll Manager and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Tax withholdings

Workday experience

Timekeeping

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Associate's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Workday

Job description

Administers technical activities for the department including but not limited to. preparation of County payroll, financial, and statistical reporting; responds to payroll-related questions, requirements, and inquiries; assists Payroll Manager in completing payroll cycle; provides assistance and trains Department staff as necessary; serves as a backup to Payroll Manager.

• Independently reviews and evaluates the accuracy of payroll data received from Payroll Clerks and Departments; provides alternatives and corrections to inaccurate information.
• Assists Payroll Manager in completing the payroll cycle, including but not limited to, auditing and approving final pay calculations and related activities within the County payroll system; producing County paychecks and transmits payroll related direct deposit payments; reconciling monthly withholdings of Federal, State, and Social Security Taxes; assists in processing required quarterly tax reporting.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert on compliance, projects, and technical guidance for payroll-related items
• Oversees and assigns the processing of employee payroll changes, including but not limited to, Personnel Action Forms, W4s, direct deposit authorizations, garnishments, and withholdings.
• Coaches, trains, and provides service, technical guidance, and assistance to Payroll Clerks, less experienced staff, and Departments; acts as liaison to outside departments on behalf of the Payroll Division.
• Explains payroll calculations and/or requirements as necessary to payroll customers.
• Assists Payroll Manager with all duties as appropriate or necessary.
• Processes duplicate W-2 requests.
• Stays abreast of the complete payroll process, all deadlines, and due dates.
• Acts as backup to the Payroll Manager.
• Assists with miscellaneous general ledger, finance, and budget items within the financial system.
• Possess excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

OPTION #1 - Masters Degree:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field AND 3+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

OPTION #2 - Bachelor's Degree:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field AND 5+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

OPTION #3 - Associate's Degree:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field AND 7+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

OPTION #4 - High School Diploma/GED:

• High School Diploma / GED equivalency AND 9+ years of recent, progressive payroll processing experience

SPECIAL:

• Recent experience working within the Workday system; particularly as it relates to timekeeping, payroll, time off requests, etc. strongly preferred

NOTE:

Any acceptable combination of related education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered a substitution.

*** Must successfully pass background check

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)