PT Payroll Specialist

Position is scheduled 24 hours per week.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for many day-to-day functions of the payroll department. Responsibilities include payroll processing, time keeping maintenance, supervisor and employee inquiries, journal entries, and some audit preparation assistance.
Essential Duties
Works closely with the Payroll Manager and others to ensure time records are processed timely and accurately. Help ensure that bi-weekly payroll is always processed timely and accurately.
Provides support to manage the resolution of payroll problems and provides other types of payroll and timesheet support as needed.
Maintains and ensures compliance with payroll policies and procedures to make sure that team member actions conform to policies and regulations.
Compliance with applicable laws such as federal and state income tax, wage and paid time off regulations, payroll policies and procedures.
Helps ensure accuracy of payroll deductions, garnishments, bonus payments, shift differentials, paid or unpaid leave, overtime, and similar pay factors.
Adheres to the strict confidentiality of payroll records, pay rate information and other wage related employee issues.
Works in conjunction with Payroll Manager to ensure timely reporting of quarterly PBJ data and other payroll compliance deadlines.
Ensures that the management, distribution, and accuracy of annual W2s are done within the required period as governed by the law.
Performs account reconciliations.
Assists Payroll Manager with preparing schedules and other reports for the year-end audit.
Supports the training and education of new users, supervisors, and other individuals or groups on topics related to payroll.
Responsible for encouraging, participating, and integrating Eden Alternative initiatives by supporting successful aging and person-centered programs and culture.
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years experience in payroll; experience and familiarity with UKG/Kronos strongly preferred
Understanding of Colorado wage and hour FLSA and other local, state, and federal payroll regulations.
Ability to process high volume transactions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Maintains composure under pressure and demonstrates reliability.
Solid computer skills and familiar with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Strong verbal communication skills. Solid interpersonal skills to effectively interact at all levels and across functions.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
Most possess excellent customer service skills.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Part-time position, approximately 20 - 24 hours per week
Sits, stands, bends, and moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions, so must be able to organize and prioritize.
Frequently interacts with relevant stakeholders including supervisor, team members, coworkers in HR and Finance, and software vendors, banks and other financial professionals.

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No