Temporary Payroll Specialist

Overview

Temporary Payroll Specialist – University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Temporary Payroll Specialist - 38488 University Staff

Temporary Payroll Specialist

Office of Human Resources

Elevate Your Career at UCCS:
Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs () (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes. This city is a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range
: $27.00 - $34.00 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location
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On-Site/Hybrid/Remote

Benefits at a Glance ()

• Support the Human Resources Operations team during the People Soft Time & Labor implementation and related legacy timekeeping tasks.
• Perform data entry and maintenance in Oracle People Soft HR system HCM for payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hiring, promotion, and compensation rules for faculty, university staff, and classified staff.
• Complete background and misconduct checks for job candidates.
• Update non-person profiles and person profiles and perform data cleanup for Time & Labor launch; participate in required quality assurance testing for Time & Labor project.
• Coordinate and process employment change letters related to Time & Labor (e.g., changes to pay frequency or pay rate).
• Execute data quality audits (e.g., I-9 reverifications, payroll registers, pay change reports, timecard follow-up) and proactively correct discrepancies.
• Maintain data integrity through regular system reconciliation and identify systemic issues for continuous improvement.
• Support operational surges by processing new hires, separations, and other workforce transactions in collaboration with the HR Operations team.
• (5%) Other Duties
• Contribute to ad hoc HR initiatives and special projects requiring collaboration, research, or administrative execution.
• May conduct training for the launch of Time & Labor.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience supporting human resources or administrative operations in a complex organization.
• Experience working with HRIS systems such as People Soft or equivalent.
• Experience working in a timekeeping application such as Time & Labor or equivalent.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) and comfort navigating multiple systems simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy in data entry and audits, and the ability to manage multiple and shifting deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies in administrative processes and recommend solutions.
• The following information is provided for compliance and application instructions: to perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function and meet the physical and environmental demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Special accommodations during testing, interviewing, or at work may be requested as applicable.

This position is open until filled.

Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply /cu-careers (job #: 38488).

Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be asked to provide five professional references with contact information. If you need assistance, CU Careers help desk is available at  or cucareershelp. This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S. Applicants should reside in Colorado or be prepared to relocate within two months of starting employment.

Posting Date:
Jan 22, 2026
• Unposting Date:
Ongoing
• Posting Contact Name:
Jerilyn Taylor
• Posting Contact Email: jtaylo
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