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Rocky Mountain Prep

Manager of Payroll and Compensation Services

Rocky Mountain Prep, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80219

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Opportunity Member of Rocky Mountain Prep’s (RMP) Finance and Planning Team. Reporting directly to the senior director of strategy, the Payroll Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's financial reporting health. The Payroll Manager will manage the payroll process, partner with the Human Resources department and payroll service providers, ensure the organization’s compliance with IRS and state tax requirements, streamline the payroll process to reflect adjustments promptly and accurately, and assist with the annual financial audit. The Finance and Planning team is part of the Organizational Impact Team’s portfolio of teams. The PBA's vision is that every human thrives. The Payroll Manager's work will be aligned with RMP’s core values (Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness). The Payroll Manager will provide:

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Payroll Processing and Record Maintenance

Gather payroll information from the Human Resources Department with approval and audit backup

Payroll and audit record keeping

Stipend/bonus information and paperwork maintenance

Personnel onboarding and offboarding record keeping, salary/stipend/benefit proration

Overtime tracking and processing

Hourly employee time tracking and payments

Campus teacher sub tracking and payments

Manage payroll setup for garnishment orders

Submitting 401(k), HSA, and PERA contributions

Keep the error rate under 1% of the total payroll checks processed

Timely review of annual W2 preview forms to ensure accuracy before finalizing

Maintain the confidentiality of all payroll-related information

Payroll Reconciliation and Reporting

Monthly payroll reporting and variance analysis for budget monitoring

Monthly payroll data reconciliation and audit to ensure data accuracy

Preparing payroll data/analytics for auditors during the interim and annual audit

Providing the Accounting Department with payroll-related billing details

Prepare monthly payroll review notes and month-to-month comparison analytics for significant payroll changes

Work with tax departments and payroll vendors for out-of-state employees regarding tax accounts, reporting requirements, and other related responsibilities

Identify opportunities to reduce payroll errors and provide recommendations to continuously streamline and improve the payroll process based on analysis

Partnership with Human Resources, Payroll System Provider, and PERA

Routine communication with the HR department to align payroll info regarding onboarding, termination, and adjustments accurately and promptly

Routine communication with the payroll system vendor for problem-solving and requesting backup paperwork

Primary point of contact with Payroll System Provider to ensure full functionality of the payroll system

Timely communication with Colorado PERA on mandatory annual reporting requirements and payroll adjustments

Customer Service

Address issues and questions regarding payroll from current and previous employees

Supplemental payroll processing

About Rocky Mountain Prep Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools serving pre-kindergarten through high school students in the Greater Denver Area. RMP opened its first school in 2012 and has grown to 12 schools serving over 5,000 students across two districts. We are guided by our culture of rigor and love, and our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness.

Each member of the organization plays a part in achieving these goals. These metrics vary by position and are subject to change.

Organizational Health Indicators

Organizational Effectiveness

Specific for this role: Financial Planning, Financial Systems, Financial Sustainability

Talent Planning

Total Rewards (costing our compensation/salaries, bonuses, and stipend structures)

Annual Planning (creating a process for senior leaders to engage at a strategic level in annual budget planning and the implications for financial equity, structures, systems, and sustainability)

Staff Experience

Costing out ongoing curriculum implementation needs

Costing out needs for Adult culture initiatives

Creating clear guardrails and policies for financial accountability

Network Branding

Partner with philanthropic efforts to close financial gaps

Each People & Business Administration team member plays a part in achieving these goals. These metrics vary by position and are subject to change.

Required Competencies

Expertise and proven track record in domains such as: Payroll, Reconciliation, Governmental Accounting, and Internal Controls

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable presenting and facilitating periodical updates to the direct manager and senior financial leaders

Collaboration skills to work with Human Resources and external payroll service providers to provide solutions

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others by interacting with various stakeholders in respectful ways that build credibility for self, the finance and planning team, and the division of Organizational Impact

Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Required Experience and Education

3+ years in payroll; experience in an organization with multiple divisions

Experience in K-12 public education required; school and/or CMO/District experience strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree with applicable professional licenses and certifications

Compensation Salary for this role is $74,000 to $84,000 commensurate with the experience and scope of responsibilities outlined within this job description.

This is a Full-Time, benefits-eligible position. The nature of the work is hybrid (in office/work from home) with a preference for candidates based in Denver, Colorado.

Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days

5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks

Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado

Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave

Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally

Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

About Rocky Mountain Prep (cont.) We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. We are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area.

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions, please email our Director of Talent Acquisition, Sean Spencer at sspencer@rockymountainprep.org

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