Mines Administrative Processing Services Technician

Position Title Temporary Faculty-Non Academic Residency Requirement Applicants must be a Colorado resident. Job Description

This role reports to the Director of Shared Services and works with the Payroll and Employment Supervisor on the day-to-day activities of the Payroll & Employment Operations unit within the Controller’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Process the School’s Monthly, Semi-monthly, and supplemental payrolls accurately and timely;
• Reconcile payroll liabilities and liability accounts on a monthly basis to the supporting payroll files and pay in accordance with federal, state and School timelines; use professional judgment in finding and correcting to unreconciled accounts.
• Enter and review as necessary, all pay entries and ensure that they are entered accurately and timely for payroll processing
• Interpret Federal and State policies and ensure that all personnel records used for payroll processing are maintained and adhere to applicable policies
• Assist in Leave Administration for campus
• Assist with the maintenance of immigration records for Non-Resident aliens. Use analytical and professional
• judgement to ensures that proper documentation is on file, audit records for compliance.
• Assist with the reconciliation of the payroll bank account and year end accrual and deferred payroll report.
• Research discrepancies as they arise for Mines employees, including but not limited to, employee questions and discrepancies about pay information. Analyze and evaluate the employee’s exceptional situation and then recommend any special actions needed to accommodate those situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional experience working in a Payroll and HR Operations function;
• Professional experience with federal and state regulations related to payroll and HR activity;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the State of Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association reporting requirements;
• CPP, or CPA;
• Experience with Banner payroll systems;
• Advanced computer proficiency with Windows-based or other similar software packages involving: spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, and presentation applications, including experience working with large and complex data sets.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

How to Apply Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veterans status) and upload a resume and cover letter (required). References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. Pay Range

$23 - $28/hour

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. The state of Colorado portfolio of benefits to classified employees includes medical, dental, disability insurance, life insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, discount programs, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Classified employees at Mines are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. For additional plan details, please visit the State of Colorado Employee Benefits page . Background Investigation Required Yes COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Effective December 18, 2021, this position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination upon hire.
Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.

Advertised: Feb 10, 2022 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 28, 2022 11:55 PM Mountain Standard Time