Senior Leave & Payroll Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) seeks a Leave Manager to provide leadership and oversight of payroll and timekeeping leave administration. You will supervise staff, ensure compliant leave programs (FMLA, medical leaves, etc.), and coordinate with HR, Benefits, and payroll to maintain accurate payments and timely designations.

This role requires strong knowledge of applicable laws and dept policies, plus skills in process improvements, audits, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience in payroll, HR, supervision, or related leave work.
• CPA licensure by the Colorado Board of Accountancy counts for six years.
• 27 semester hours in accounting or auditing are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff and provide guidance on payroll and timekeeping duties.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS, PERA, and state regulations across payroll and leave.
• Review and improve payroll/timekeeping processes and reporting.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and auditors, and support system assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

System interactions

Communications skills

Customer service

Data analytics

Supervisory experience

MS Office Excel/Access

CORE (Advantage)

Public-sector accounting experience

State service

Accounting principles in human‑service

Education

27 accounting/auditing semester hours

CPA licensure (Colorado) counts for 6 years

Tools

CORE (Advantage)

MS Office (Excel/Access)

Job description

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) seeks a Leave Manager to provide leadership and oversight of payroll and timekeeping leave administration. You will supervise staff, ensure compliant leave programs (FMLA, medical leaves, etc.), and coordinate with HR, Benefits, and payroll to maintain accurate payments and timely designations.

This role requires strong knowledge of applicable laws and dept policies, plus skills in process improvements, audits, and staff development.