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Operations Assistant

EZEmploy
La Jara, CO Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026 CLOSED ON 8/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Assistant position at EZEmploy?

Build a Career, Not Just Another Job

EZEmploy partners with businesses to simplify payroll, bookkeeping, human resources, compliance, workplace safety, and business operations. We work alongside business owners to help them grow their companies while remaining compliant with employment and workplace regulations.

We're looking for an Operations Assistant who is organized, dependable, eager to learn, and excited about becoming an important part of a growing business.

This is not simply an administrative assistant position. Our goal is to hire someone who wants to grow with our company and eventually become our Operations/HR Coordinator as EZEmploy continues to expand.

If you're someone who enjoys learning new skills, solving problems, working with technology, and helping businesses succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Operations Assistant will support the daily operations of EZEmploy with an initial emphasis on payroll administration, bookkeeping, client support, and business operations.

Initially, this position will average approximately 25 hours per week while training. As your knowledge, proficiency, and responsibilities grow, we anticipate the position expanding into a full-time career with additional responsibilities in operations, client management, and business development.

This is a position for someone looking to build a long-term career—not simply work a part-time job.

Primary Responsibilities

Payroll & Bookkeeping (20-30%)

  • Process payroll
  • Import payroll data into QuickBooks
  • Maintain bookkeeping records
  • Enter bills and invoices
  • Process accounts payable
  • Assist with bank reconciliations
  • Generate payroll and financial reports
  • Complete weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting requirements
  • Maintain accurate payroll and financial records

Client Service (20-30%)

  • Professionally answer client phone calls and emails
  • Respond to routine client questions
  • Escalate more complex matters when appropriate
  • Schedule meetings
  • Build positive client relationships
  • Assist clients with payroll and HR software questions

Operations & Compliance (20-30%)

  • Assist with onboarding new clients
  • Learn and administer payroll and HR software platforms
  • Prepare reports and documentation
  • Assist with HR compliance projects
  • Learn workplace safety, food safety, and social compliance standards
  • Support consulting projects and client audits

Business Development (20-30%)

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll also assist with:

  • Following up with prospective clients
  • Attending networking events
  • Assisting with new client onboarding
  • Preparing proposals and implementation documents
  • Building relationships with prospective clients

Employees who personally refer new clients that become EZEmploy clients will receive a Client Acquisition Bonus.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Highly organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Honest and dependable
  • Comfortable working with numbers
  • Computer savvy
  • Friendly and professional
  • Able to communicate effectively with clients
  • Eager to learn new software and business processes
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality

Preferred qualifications include:

  • QuickBooks experience
  • Bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Payroll experience
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills

Experience in HR or compliance is helpful but not required. We are willing to invest significant time training the right person who demonstrates integrity, initiative, and a genuine desire to learn.

Training & Work Environment

This position is intentionally designed to grow as you grow.

Phase 1 – Hands-On Training

Training will take place from the owner's home office in Conejos County.

You'll work directly alongside the owner learning payroll administration, bookkeeping, QuickBooks, HR software, client communication, compliance consulting, and daily business operations.

This phase is designed to provide one-on-one mentoring and build the knowledge necessary for long-term success.

Phase 2 – Increased Independence

As you demonstrate proficiency, accuracy, and the ability to independently manage responsibilities, you'll assume ownership of many day-to-day operational tasks.

Depending on business needs, job performance, and the nature of assigned work, hybrid work opportunities may become available.

Phase 3 – Long-Term Growth

EZEmploy intends to establish a dedicated office location as the company continues to expand.

Our long-term vision is for this position to evolve into an Operations/HR Coordinator role responsible for helping oversee daily operations, training future employees, supporting client growth, and becoming a key member of our leadership team. Depending on business needs, job performance, and the nature of assigned work, hybrid work opportunities may still be available.

Compensation

Starting wage: $17.00 per hour

After 90 days, employees demonstrating satisfactory performance will be eligible for an increase to $18.00 per hour.

After 6 months, employees who continue to meet performance expectations will be eligible for an increase to $19.00 per hour.

Future compensation increases will be based on continued performance, increased responsibilities, and the continued growth of EZEmploy.

Additional benefits include:

  • Paid business travel and mileage reimbursement
  • Professional development and one-on-one training
  • Client Acquisition Bonus for personally referred clients who become EZEmploy clients
  • Opportunity to advance into an Operations/HR Coordinator position

Why Join EZEmploy ASO?

This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the owner of a growing consulting business while gaining practical experience in:

  • Payroll Administration
  • QuickBooks & Bookkeeping
  • Human Resources
  • Employment Compliance
  • Client Consulting
  • Business Operations
  • Workplace Safety
  • Food Safety & Social Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Business Development

If you're looking for a career where you'll continuously learn, take on new challenges, build lasting relationships with clients, and play an important role in growing a business, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

  • Why does this position interest you?
  • Describe a time you had to learn a new software program quickly.
  • What steps do you take to ensure your work is accurate when handling financial information?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in La Jara, CO 81140

Salary : $17 - $19

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