TECHNICIAN, PAYROLL HOURLY

** Applications will be received until September 18, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job:
Perform as a payroll technician in auditing, verification, and processing of district-wide payroll, and monitoring compliance with district policy and related laws governing payroll.
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Hourly Range: The hourly range for new hires is $27.560 - $28.579 per hour. The hourly range for internal DAEOP to DAEOP candidates is $27.560 - $33.166 per hour.
• Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources. 
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).  Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit. 

What You'll Do:

• Audit, verify and input payroll data received from schools; ensuring proper backup and authorization for payroll transactions and proper payment for all work years.
• Review, document and report personnel changes (i.e. new hires, terminations, change of assignments) and make adjustments to employee’s pay as required, requested and in compliance with district policy and related laws.
• Document and report discrepancies, negligence, theft, fraud and falsification of records to a member of management independent of the perceived malefaction.
• Review, update and process employee information, and payroll related information (adjustments, wages, deductions) and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies, and obtain proper authorization.
• Receive notification of employee deaths, calculate tax liability, and process necessary payroll transactions.
• Collect and organize payroll information, reviewing and correcting discrepancies, and preparing related required paperwork.
• Ensure proper taxing for all employees, including retirees and students.
• Research and communicate payroll information to employees, schools, and departments, by phone and in person, as authorized.
• Complete employee verification forms.
• Comply with all security protocols, and secure necessary approvals prior to the release or distribution of any information.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate payroll level technicians.
• Update and maintain knowledge of technical, legislative, and professional trends and developments, which impact payroll operations, including payroll systems implementation and transition.
• Process garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, manual checks and voids.
• Perform other duties as requested.
   

What You’ll Need:  

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associates Degree is preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience, in payroll administration and processing, preferably within a large school district or public sector employer.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
• Work collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standard Board, preferably within a large school district or public sector employer, is desired.
• Advanced knowledge of basic payroll laws, garnishment requirements, laws governing deceased payments, pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions and laws governing those deductions, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Ability to wo