Payroll & Leave Systems Analyst (Hybrid)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Judicial Department is seeking a Payroll Analyst within the Human Resources Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office to oversee payroll operations and statewide leave reporting for four thousand employees.

The role emphasizes processing payroll, applying rules, and supporting policies and systems while collaborating with districts. A hybrid work schedule is offered with some in-office time for training and coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years course work at an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources, or related field plus two years of office experience. An additional two years of office experience may be substituted for the required formal education.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry and documentation related to the preparation of Judicial Department payroll.
• Applies personnel rules, policies, procedures and laws as they relate to the preparation of payroll.
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and systems regarding payroll operations for the Colorado Judicial Department.
• Troubleshoots payroll related problems and issues, and resolves them in collaboration with supervisor, other SCAO personnel, and the judicial districts, as applicable.
• Reviews documentation and requests from within SCAO and from districts for data entry of payroll or personnel related actions; processes requests in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and compilation of data.
• Assists in the administration and troubleshoots potential issues of the Judicial Department time reporting system.
• Assists in developing and providing training programs concerning payroll related issues and topics for Judicial Department personnel.
• Occasional statewide travel may be required.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll data entry

Payroll software knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Finance / accounting coursework

Job description

The Colorado Judicial Department is seeking a Payroll Analyst within the Human Resources Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office to oversee payroll operations and statewide leave reporting for four thousand employees.

The role emphasizes processing payroll, applying rules, and supporting policies and systems while collaborating with districts. A hybrid work schedule is offered with some in-office time for training and coordination.