Payroll Specialist (Start date will be July 1, 2026)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.  Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

CLASSIFIED VACANCY

POSITION:  Payroll Specialist (Start date will be July 1, 2026)

LOCATION:  Business Services, Administration Building

PAY RANGE:  Classified Salary Schedule, CO-2 Range, $28.73 - $43.17 hourly

CALENDAR:  260 days, 8 hours/day

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt 

REPORTS TO: Director of Business Services and Payroll Manager

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:

Mapleton Public Schools is a small but mighty internationally accredited public school district located in one of the fastest-growing areas of metro Denver - Adams County. We are committed to raising expectations, providing choices for learning, and removing obstacles to success so that we can guarantee all students achieve their dreams and enthusiastically contribute to their community, country, and world.

With schools in both North Denver and Thornton, Mapleton covers 25 square miles and serves suburban and light industrial communities. Often considered "the heart" of the Denver metro area, Mapleton Public Schools is where major Colorado arteries including Interstate 25, Highway 36, Interstate 270, and Interstate 76 converge. Mapleton is also where beautiful new school buildings, inspired by the community's rich history, elevate our innovative and spirited future.

We serve more than 7,000 talented students who are eager to partner with you to create positive, successful learning environments. All of Mapleton's schools are small-by-design. Our portfolio of schools provides an enticing menu of options, including STEM, Big Picture, Dual Language, Gifted and Talented, International focus, EL Learning, University Partnership, Online, Performing and Visual Arts, and Young Adult. Our school designs emphasize "how" learning is supported, not "what" students will learn. We believe when students choose a school where the content is delivered in a way that aligns with their interests and passions, they will be more engaged and will successfully master the content standards.

Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for our families, and for our teachers, and we hope for you, too!

For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website here.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting with processing and distributing payroll accurately and efficiently according to federal and state laws and District policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Compute salaries for employees with changes in hours or positions; terminated; retiring; or on unpaid, medical, or maternity/paternity leave.
2. Serve as primary backup to the Payroll Manager.
3. Maintain records for all payroll deductions and benefits and reconcile and prepare reports for payment to agencies concerning all payroll benefits. Maintain New Hire Report.
4. Receive and compute payroll time and attendance records, Claim for Payments, and 401(k) and 403(b) for semi-monthly payroll. Balance before checks are printed, stuffed, and issued. Monitor sick leave and vacation.
5. Communicate with insurance companies, IRS, State of Colorado, District employees, Human Resources, retired employees, and software company as deemed necessary to maintain accuracy of payroll matters.
6. Maintain and distribute garnishments, child support payments, and IRS tax obligations to proper courts and agencies.
7. Prepare information needed for auditors, including reports. Provide tax records and insurance payment records and verification of sick leave and other leaves taken, comparing what schools turn into what is deducted.
8. Attend seminars on federal, state, and Social Security regulations pertaining to   payroll, including Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA, Earned Income Credit, electronic funds transfer, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.
9. Works cooperatively and maintains professional relationships with district employees and other professionals within specific areas of responsibility.
10. Attends staff meetings as required.
11. Performs other tasks as requested by supervisors.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree preferred,
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in payroll processing.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

Criminal background check required for hire. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:

• Strong interpersonal relations skills.
• Strong customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate accounting and math skills and ability to perform salary/payout calculations.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to stay current with district policy, standards, and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and cybersecurity with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, Email, etc.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with ten-key adding machine.
• Operating knowledge of Infinite Visions Software.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Advanced operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.

• Advanced operating knowledge and skill with 10-key adding machine.

• Operating knowledge of and experience with office software.

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

TRAINING: 

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
• You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, compile, compute, and use interpersonal skills. The employee is frequently required to copy. The employee is occasionally required to instruct and negotiate.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS