Temporary Payroll Specialist
About The Position
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience supporting human resources or administrative operations in a complex organization is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience working in a timekeeping application such as Time & Labor or equivalent preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) and comfort navigating multiple systems simultaneously is preferred.
- Experience submitting accurate data entry and audits and managing multiple and shifting deadlines is preferred.
- Experience in customer service and handling sensitive or confidential matters is preferred.
- Exeirence identifying inefficiencies in administrative processes and recommending solutions is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Uses Oracle PeopleSoft HR system HCM to provide accurate and timely entry of appointments into the HCM system for payroll, and ensure accuracy and compliance with hiring, promotional, and additional compensation rules and guidelines for faculty, university staff, and classified staff appointments.
- Completes background and misconduct checks for job candidates.
- Updates non-person profiles and person profiles and other data entry and clean up for effective launch of Time and Labor.
- Completes required quality assurance testing for Time & Labor project.
- Coordinates and processes employment change letters related to the Time & Labor project, such as changes to pay roll frequency or pay rate.
- Executes data quality audits (e.g., I-9 reverifications, payroll registers, pay change reports, timecard follow-up), proactively correcting discrepancies.
- Maintains data integrity through regular system reconciliation and by identifying systemic issues for continuous improvement.
- Supports operational surges by processing new hires, separations, and other workforce transactions in collaboration with the HR Operations team.
- Contribute to ad hoc HR initiatives and special projects requiring collaboration, research, or administrative execution.
- May conduct training for the launch of Time & Labor.
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
- Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
