Payroll & HR Coordinator — Impactful Campus Role

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colorado PERA retirement

Health benefits

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Discount programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Otero College in La Junta, CO seeks a Coordinator of Payroll and Human Resources to provide comprehensive admin support for HR and payroll operations, with primary responsibility for payroll processing, timesheets, leave administration, compliance, and records management.

This role ensures accuracy and adherence to payroll processes, supports recruitment and onboarding, assists employees with HR and payroll inquiries, and cross-trains with staff to maintain continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong computer skills.
• Experience with payroll processing preferred.
• Experience with Banner or similar HRIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly and monthly timesheets and leave; communicate with employees and supervisors.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are met and payroll reports are accurate.
• Review payroll and new hire entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Complete and reconcile work-study awards and payroll matches.
• Support HR and Payroll inquiries; assist employees with forms and timesheets.
• Process I-9 reviews and audits; maintain HR/payroll documents and records.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Customer service experience

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Banner

Job description

Otero College in La Junta, CO seeks a Coordinator of Payroll and Human Resources to provide comprehensive admin support for HR and payroll operations, with primary responsibility for payroll processing, timesheets, leave administration, compliance, and records management.

This role ensures accuracy and adherence to payroll processes, supports recruitment and onboarding, assists employees with HR and payroll inquiries, and cross-trains with staff to maintain continuity of operations.