Human Resources Professional Open Rank, Payroll Shared Services Specialist (Intermediate to Senior)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Office of the Dean Collective HR Units

Job Title: Human Resources Professional Open Rank, Payroll Shared Services Specialist (Intermediate to Senior)

Position #:00844932 – Requisition #:38923

Job Summary:

The Payroll Shared Services Specialist, under the direction of the Payroll Shared Services Program Manager, provides day-to-day payroll support for participating and assigned units at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine. Functions of the Payroll Specialist include monthly and bi-weekly payroll processing for all university employee groups, hospital payment entries, funding distribution and allocation Updates, and FAMLI/FMLA coordination and entry. In addition, the Payroll Shared Services Specialist provides guidance and interpretation of Federal, State, University and School of Medicine laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures assuring compliance in a variety of payroll areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing: 80%

• Process monthly payroll for all university employment groups.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for participating university employment groups.

• Ensure accurate calculation of wages earned.

• Verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.

• Accurately enter hospital payments (UPI & UOC) for affected faculty

• Accurately enter and update funding and allocations for all university employment groups.

• Coordinate, enter, and track FAMLI and FMLA in conjunction with the CU Leave Office.

• Process off-cycle payroll, terminations, and final checks when necessary.

• Enter and update employee payroll data in payroll software or HRIS systems.

Operations: 20%

• Address employee payroll inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and tax withholdings.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Provide guidance on direct deposit setup and payroll self-service portals.

• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy.

• Assist with payroll system upgrades and process improvements.

• Maintain knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, laws and regulations and provide updates and training to the Payroll Shared Services team as needed.

• Maintain accurate, timely and complete records ensuring compliance with Federal, State and University laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Serve as a resource on HR policies and procedures.

• Support departments as needed and/or in the absence of Payroll Specialists

• Perform other duties, tasks, and projects assigned.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

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