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This position is responsible for maintaining the County's time and leave software system, which includes updating employee schedules, maintaining pay rules, answering employee questions, assisting managers and supervisors with questions and reporting needs, entering new employee information into system, making changes due to organizational changes, etc. Annual processes include updating holidays and occasionally processing stretch pay and shift change maintenance.\nThe ideal candidate will be well versed in government payroll, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, has a technical acumen for financial software systems, and has the proven ability to multitask while working under crucial deadlines. This position acts as subject matter expert for future Workday upgrades and assists with normal payroll processes on a bi-weekly basis. This position may be responsible for maintaining payroll and acting as payroll specialist for processing the bi-weekly payroll and may stand in for the Payroll Supervisor in his or her absence and assist on special projects as needed.\nSCHEDULE:\nThis is a full-time standard 40-hour per week position, working Monday-Friday with flexibility in availability times. This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as determined by an initial onboarding and training period, as well as business need.\nCOMPENSATION:\nHiring Range: $27.74 - $34.68 USD Hourly\nCompensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.\nBENEFITS:\nJefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES:\nMaintain Time and Leave Software System - This position is responsible for maintaining or being the mail backup for the County's time and leave software system. This includes but is not limited to updating employee schedules, maintaining pay rules, answering employee questions, assisting managers and supervisors with questions and reporting needs, entering new employee information into system, making changes due to organizational changes, etc. \nPayroll Duties - Responsible as the lead payroll specialist for most pay cycle activities. Works and coordinates with the IT department, payroll staff and payroll manager for correctly processing the bi-weekly payroll. This may include processing and verification of W4’s, direct deposits, military pay, calculating accrual pay outs for termed and retiring employees. Addressing all pay situations where adjustments are necessary. Backup for the payroll manager for all closing payroll activities. \nCustomer Service - Main contact for employees inquiring about higher level payroll services such as processing interim checks and deferring final paychecks into 457 accounts. Works with retirement companies to ensure regulations are followed. Works closely with the Treasurer’s office regarding payments to be processed. \nTime and Leave System Processes - Annual processes include updating holidays. Additional processes include stretch pay and shift changes maintenance. Acts as subject matter expert for future software upgrades. \nOther duties and responsibilities as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nResearch shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nEducation: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate\nExperience: Three (3) years of work-related experience\nNote an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nExperience in payroll processing. \nProvides exceptional customer service in a professional manner through both verbal and written communication. \nExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with other team members of different backgrounds and levels of experience. \nThrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to pivot based on priorities. \nCollaboration and teamwork are at the core of all you do. \nExperience with a financial software system, such as Workday, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards. \nAbility to self-teach and develop proficiency with a variety of technology and software. \nAccurate and thorough execution of tasks, examining efficiency and recommending process improvements. \nDemonstrate organizational skillset, high standards of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent follow-up initiative. \nAble to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. \nHighly proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint etc.).\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nDriver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado’s driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.\nPre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.\nAccommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.\nAPPLICATION:\nApply Now! Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities\nWe encourage all qualified applicants to apply!\nPlease submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date.\nA resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application.\nYou may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information.\nWe will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you.\nYou can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.\nFor more information about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs\nQuestions? 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