HR Payroll Coordinator

East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 60,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency.

At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. We encourage and support our employees by offering flexible schedules, including up to 3 days remote work after 6 months employment and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
• Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Sheild, and Pet Insurance.

The HR Payroll Coordinator oversees payroll processing, human resource information system (HRIS), and assists in the daily activities of the Human Resources function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with third party payroll provider to prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly payroll.
• Ensures payroll integrity and accuracy: accurate and timely submission of deferrals to third party administrators, oversees payroll filings and reports by third party payroll provider; investigates any payroll discrepancies and processes manual paychecks as needed; provides payroll and timekeeping assistance to leaders and staff; provides payroll related reports as needed, provides training on payroll and timekeeping system, and assists in payroll related audits.
• Assists in the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources function, such as: records retention, job postings, applicant screening, schedule interviews, process background checks, maintain HRIS and career page, benefits administration, coordinate trainings and meetings, create and maintain employee electronic files and filing system, update forms and standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintain headcount and turnover report, completes employment verifications, surveys and censuses.
• Promptly and courteously responds to inquiries and requests in person, on the phone or in writing from employees, supervisors, managers, consultants, vendors, the public, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive understanding of payroll processing and applicable laws.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to take initiative, problem solving, critical thinking skills, organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate with all interactions, a high level of quality customer service; a positive and professional demeanor; the ability to exercise sensitivity; the ability to handle stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, critical and analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Associate degree or two years college level course work preferred.
• 2 years full cycle payroll processing experience.
• 2 years general administrative/clerical with customer facing experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in a human resources environment preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This position consists solely of office work and requires occasional operation of a district vehicle to various work sites. Office work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time with hand/eye coordination: for repetitive motion and data entry. Position includes the occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds and regular lifting of 10 pounds of office items. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position pay range: Min $50,600/yr ($24.33/hr)-Max $73,400/yr ($35.29/hr). Pay based on qualifications and experience. ECCV is an equal opportunity employer.

The omission of specific statements of duties and responsibilities in this job description does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is subject to change by the District as the needs of the District and requirements of the position change at any time with or without notice.