Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team at Boulder Housing Partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing payroll, HRIS, benefits, accounting, and related duties with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Process payroll, including bi-weekly payroll and reporting, with a focus on timeliness and accuracy.
• Serve as the administrator and subject matter expert for Paylocity, our payroll and HRIS system.
• Train and support new and existing staff on the system, ensuring seamless adoption and utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Interact with staff at all levels regarding time coding and payroll allocation, ensuring compliance with BHP policies and procedures.
• Process inputs to payroll, including new hires, terminations, time and attendance, benefits enrollments, and garnishments.
• Work closely with HR to ensure the accuracy of payroll documentation and employee status changes.
• Verify paid time off accruals, W2s, and year-end report data.
• Communicate with external partners and vendors on payroll- and benefit-related matters.
• Perform quarterly and annual review of payroll tax forms.
• Ensure compliance and accurate reporting for the Affordable Care Act.
• Provide support and analysis for HR related to payroll and benefits.
• Support the annual external audit process.
• Develop and implement new processes to align with changes in policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage merit increase budgets within the HRIS system.
• Maintain position control tracking for all BHP positions.
• Develop and provide monthly budget-to-actual reporting for personnel services across all BHP departments.

• High School diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience required, with a bachelor's degree, or a commensurate number of additional years of experience with lesser education.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of accrual accounting principles, including journal entry debits and credits.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex mathematical calculations using Excel and operate office equipment.
• High level of proficiency with Excel and basic proficiency with other Microsoft Office software.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Continuous learner with willingness and ability to grow in position.
• Works independently, takes initiative, and handles multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Unshakeable levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated understanding of and unwavering attention to the needs of internal and external clients.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
• Team player who is willing to go above and beyond to help others.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed.