Payroll Administrator

Pueblo County Government; Pueblo County (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Remote & Hybrid Work

Retirement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Pueblo County Government is seeking an experienced payroll professional to administer county payroll, tax reporting, and related financial tasks. You will audit data, process pay calculations, and provide guidance to departments and staff while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The role offers remote and hybrid working opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a pathway to advance within the Payroll Division. A strong background in Workday payroll and timekeeping is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree + 3+ years of progressive payroll processing experience
• Bachelor's Degree + 5+ years of progressive payroll processing experience
• Associate's Degree + 7+ years of progressive payroll processing experience
• High School Diploma/GED + 9+ years of progressive payroll processing experience

Responsibilities

• Independently reviews and evaluates the accuracy of payroll data and provides corrections.
• Assists in completing payroll cycle including auditing and approving final pay calculations.
• Acts as SME on compliance, projects, and payroll guidance.
• Oversees processing of employee payroll changes (W-4s, direct deposits, garnishments).
• Coaches/trains payroll clerks and liaises with other departments.
• Explains payroll calculations and requirements to customers.
• Backups Payroll Manager as needed.
• Stays abreast of the complete payroll process and deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday experience

Data accuracy

Training staff

Education

Masters Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Associate's Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

High School Diploma/GED + 9+ years payroll experience

Tools

Workday

Payroll software

Job description

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

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• 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)