Payroll & HR Admin Assistant

SummitWest Care • Grand Junction, CO

4d • $20 - $25

About The Position

SummitWest Care, a local nonprofit home health agency serving Mesa County, is seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Payroll & HR Administrative Assistant to support its Human Resources and Finance operations. The position combines payroll support, human resources administration, and general office responsibilities. The successful candidate will work with people, maintain accuracy, manage multiple priorities, and handle confidential information with professionalism.

The role supports payroll processing and recordkeeping, HR and benefits administration, recruiting coordination, and general administrative work. SummitWest Care describes its workplace as collaborative and mission-driven, with contributions supporting the employees who care for the community.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working with numbers, spreadsheets, and computer systems.
• A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in payroll, human resources, bookkeeping, or administrative support.
• Familiarity with payroll or HR software; iSolved experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review, compile, and enter employee timekeeping and payroll information.
• Assist with payroll processing, audits, and corrections.
• Track payroll-related information, including PTO, mileage, and deductions.
• Communicate with department leaders to resolve timekeeping discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports.
• Maintain employee information in HR and payroll systems.
• Assist with benefits administration and employee communications.
• Support recruiting activities, interview scheduling, and employee follow-up.
• Help ensure HR documentation is accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the HR and Finance teams.
• Prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, and other documents.
• Respond to customer questions and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Assist with special projects and other office responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, vision, life, and supplemental insurance.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with 3% employer match.
• Opportunities to develop skills in payroll, HR, and business administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed