Payroll Administrator - City of Greeley, CO
Company: Affion Public
Location: Greeley
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Payroll Administrator - City of Greeley, Colorado Please follow
this link to view the full brochure:
https://www.affionpublic.com/position/payroll-administrator/ About
Greeley, Colorado Established in 1870, Greeley became a Home Rule
City in 1958 and operates as a Council-Manager form of government.
The county seat of Weld County, Greeley lies 30 miles east of the
front range of the majestic Rocky Mountains near the confluence of
the Cache la Poudre and South Platte Rivers and 52 miles northeast
of Denver. Education, Commerce, and Community Excellence. Greeley
thrives as the education, trade, transportation, cultural, and
marketing center of Weld County. It---s one of the top ten most
prosperous and productive agricultural counties in the U.S. and
leads the State of Colorado in oil and gas production. With an
estimated population of 108,000, the City covers an area of 46.4
square miles at an elevation of 4,658 feet. Greeley enjoys a rich
cross-section of cultures and ethnicities with approximately 40% of
the community identifying as Latinx and many other immigrant
families from across the globe, offering a variety of marketplace
and cultural experiences. Greeley is home to both the University of
Northern Colorado (UNC), the third-largest university in Colorado,
and Aims Community College. In addition to investments in
education, there is a deep commitment to achieving community
excellence by fostering economic opportunities, expanding
educational partnerships, enhancing quality of life, cultivating a
sense of belonging, promoting talent and workforce development,
enhancing transportation and mobility systems, and providing
sustainable infrastructure to serve Greeley---s future. Greeley is
home to a diverse mix of industries - from food processing,
agricultural innovation, health care, and energy to breweries,
entertainment, hospitality, and destination shopping. Greeley
boasts an eclectic and diverse economy and community character that
is vibrant, dynamic, and rich with creative industries and
individuals. The city is home to a mix of generations and corporate
citizens who provide inspired leadership, community support, and
skilled-labor jobs that pay competitive salaries. Arts and Culture.
Greeley offers some of the most diverse arts, music, and cultural
events in the region and is one of the State---s Certified Creative
Districts. Performances produced by UNC---s nationally acclaimed
College of Performing and Visual Arts, the Greeley Chorale and the
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the longest continually
operating orchestras west of the Mississippi, are just a few
examples of the superb cultural offerings of the community. The
City---s Cultural Affairs Division manages the 1700-seat Union
Colony Civic Center, art shows, movies, performances, festivals,
farmers--- market and the City---s Public Art program. Greeley is
also home to favorite community events such as the Greeley
Stampede, Arts Picnic, Friday Fest, Monster Day, the Multi-cultural
Festival, OktoBREWfest, and so much more. Parks, Recreation and
Mountain Access. With a plethora of parks and facilities
encompassing over 650 acres, the recreational amenities in Greeley
are endless. The city---s golf courses, recreation centers,
swimming pools, fields and courts, skate parks, playgrounds,
fishing ponds, picnic areas, and open space create a community rich
with options for sports and outdoor fun. Residents get to
experience even more time outdoors on biking and hiking trails
along the Cache la Poudre River and throughout the community. As
the ---front porch to the Front Range,--- Greeley's connection to
the outdoors extends to the plains and mountains with easy access
to diverse outdoor experiences from the Pawnee National Grassland
on the east to Rocky Mountain National Park to the west and
everything in between all less than 50 miles away. What---s
happening in Greeley? In just the last three years, the City has
constructed three new and replacement fire stations and constructed
a state of the art combined City Council Chambers, Municipal Court,
and office building to better serve its elected and appointed
officials, staff, and the public. Respectively, these
infrastructure investments enhance the city---s commitment to
public safety and increase the city---s ability to serve residents
through convenient, flexible space and integrated technology while
also increasing transparency and accessibility through hybrid
broadcasting systems. Ongoing investment in the redevelopment of
Downtown Greeley with major investments in public art, road &
pedestrian infrastructure, stormwater mitigation, redevelopment
incentives, and place-making enhancements are attracting investment
and innovation. A new, upscale hotel and conference center recently
opened downtown attracting new visitors, business meetings, and
special events and over 200 new market rate apartments have been
developed in the Downtown/University corridor, further increasing
the appeal of this area. New restaurants, hospitality, and retail
outlets are choosing to locate in every corner of the city. The
Organization Home Rule Municipality that is self-governed under the
State of Colorado Constitution, Greeley operates under a
Council-Manager form of government with seven elected officials on
the Council, including the Mayor. Under this form of government,
the City Council sets the policies for the operation of the Greeley
government while the council-appointed City Manager has
administrative responsibilities for city operations. Following the
2020 retirement of a City Manager with 16 years of service in the
position, the City Council recently appointed Raymond C. Lee III as
City Manager. Mr. Lee brings his enthusiasm and vision to lead the
city organization as it prepares and plans for significant
population growth and development over the next ten years. The City
has a total 2022 budget of $486.3 million and a staff of
approximately 1,101.75 full-time equivalent positions. The Position
The City of Greeley is seeking a dynamic Payroll Administrator to
manage and elevate their payroll department operations team (i.e.
1-2 direct reports), while serving their 1,100 employee base. This
role will report directly to the Deputy Finance Director and will
provide direction and bring expertise to the payroll function by
driving operational excellence, continuous process improvement, and
strategic alignment. This individual will oversee the payroll
function by ensuring that pay is processed on time, accurately, and
is in compliance with government regulatory controls and practices,
while also leading the administration of the accounting functions
for the benefits programs and retirement plans. Essential Functions
and Responsibilities Process, review, validate, and balance
bi-weekly gross to net pay calculations, ensuring the timely and
accurate distribution of pay and deductions; Implement, maintain,
and review payroll-processing systems to ensure timely and accurate
processing of payroll transactions, including but not limited to,
salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions;
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including
reviewing information on new hires, terminations, and pay rates
changes; Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all payroll taxes
and funding; Ensure compliance and adherence of federal, state, and
local laws, including following best practice methodology
Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to
external auditors. Prepare salary and benefits information for
annual audit and tax return preparations; Prepare and maintain
accurate records and reports of payroll transactions; Identify and
recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and
procedures; Ensure accurate employee payroll insurance deductions
based on enrollments; Oversee payroll reconciliations to General
Ledger and other financial accounts; Review, reconcile and
distribute W-2s and payroll tax reporting filings per IRS
regulations. Interact with insurance companies and brokers, and
other external agencies with regard to accuracy of transmission and
monitoring of payroll benefit files as part of the bi-weekly
payroll process; Complete salary, benefits, and other related
surveys and census reports; Review and analyze changes to federal
and state laws pertaining to payroll processing and reporting;
Performs all other duties as assigned Experience and Education
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor---s degree from an
accredited college or university with major coursework in
Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, and/or
related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive payroll
and/or benefits administration experience, and at least two (2)
years supervisory experience is required. Qualified candidates
should have extensive knowledge with internal controls and
preparing, balancing, and processing payroll taxes, in addition to
hands-on experience with HRIS systems; with a strong preference for
candidates with Oracle Cloud payroll module experience; thorough
knowledge of Gross to Net Payroll and General Accounting Principles
and working knowledge of Wage and Hour and Taxation requirements.
Salary The City of Greeley is offering a competitive salary range
between $83,545.62 - $121,141.14 and a comprehensive benefits
package. Relocation assistance may also be available for the
successful out-of-area candidate. How to Apply Interested
applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to:
resumesaffionpublic.com Reference: GREELEYPBA Affion Public PO Box
794 Hershey, PA 17033 888.321.4922 www.affionpublic.com The
deadline to receive resumes is May 24, 2022 The City of Greeley is
an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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