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Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.\nWHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?\nVolunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve-our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.\n** The Payroll Administrator is responsible for managing the organization's payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This role involves handling sensitive employee data, resolving payroll-related inquiries, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and taxations. A strong understanding of accounting principles related to payroll is essential.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nPayroll Processing\n· Execute payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.\n· Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees, including salaried, hourly, and contract staff. 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The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.\nPosition Type and Expected Hours of Work\n· Full time\n· Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm\n· Hybrid work eligible\nLocation\n2660 Larimer St\nDenver, CO 80205\nSalary Range: $60,000-$70,000 annual exempt\nBenefits (eligibility is based on job type/status)\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time Off\nVolunteer/Wellness Day\nTuition Assistance\nPension and 403b Retirement Plan\nHealth, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances\nLife Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)\nAccident Insurance\nEmployee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program\nEmployee Discount Program\nLifeLock with Norton\nVolunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer\nPOSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED\nVeterans are strongly encouraged to apply\nVISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE\nEmployee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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