Payroll Specialist I

UCHealth•Denver, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist I enters payroll data, provides customer service, generates reports, and handles general processing tasks. The role performs routine payroll processes, compiles and verifies payroll-related data, processes payments, audits payroll records, and responds to payroll inquiries. This is an onsite position at UCHealth UCHlth Admin Lowry in Denver, Colorado, with a day shift and a full-time schedule of 80 hours per two-week pay period. The stated pay range is $25.80–$38.70 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a total rewards program that includes health and well-being benefits, paid time away, retirement and savings plans, and education and career growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Compile and verify the accuracy of payroll-related data.
Process payments, including employee payments for mileage, continuing education, and other add-ons.
Enter and audit payroll record items and reports, which may include time and attendance, benefit, union, direct deposit, deduction, and tax information.
Handle payroll inquiries, including historical corrections.
Provide general customer assistance.
Assist team members with workflow, tasks, and inquiries.
Generate reports and handle general payroll processing tasks.
Perform routine payroll processes.
Work with minimal supervision, exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus: a 3-Year Incentive Bonus that accumulates annually and is paid during the third year of employment.
Performance-based annual merit pay increases.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up coverage options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition support for specific educational degrees, with other programs potentially qualifying for prepaid education costs or tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.