Position: HR/Payroll Administrator

Denver Research Institute (DRI) is seeking a HR/Payroll Administrator. Under the direction of the Executive Director and with guidance from the Finance Director, the HR/Payroll Administrator is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and training programs for the Denver Research Institute. The HR/Payroll Administrator maintains a strong working relationship with all DRI and VA Medical Center employees, investigators, researchers and funding entities.

DRI is a mid-size nonprofit foundation, closely affiliated with the VA. We are a nimble organization, offering ongoing training, opportunities for growth, generous benefits, great work-life balance, as well as friendly, close-knit, and supportive environment. At DRI we partner with uniquely talented medical scientists across a broad spectrum of research areas. We recruit talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative research.

This is a full-time exempt (salary) position.

DRI is affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System. As a condition of employment, all DRI employees are required to complete a background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in business administration or related field from an accredited institution.

2 years of professional level experience in Human Resources and payroll administration

Substitution: A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree

Knowledge of basic accounting and familiarity with payroll systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

HR certification as recognized by the HR Certifications Board.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Maintains, prepares, and processes bi-weekly payroll for 50+ employees

Prepares and maintains employee handbook, policies and procedures

Develops human resources policies and procedures

Ensures compliance with applicable legislation and regulations

Onboarding of new hires

Administers all current and/or future employee benefits programs

Educates and guides employees through benefits selections and documentation as needed

Administers COBRA & FMLA

Completes exit interviews

Provides on-going management of payroll and time keeping systems

Manages the relationship with Payroll / HR systems vendors, including collaborative efforts to comply with financial reporting requirements

Participates in the implementation and update of the compensation program. Completes annual salary survey, market analysis of compensation and make appropriate recommendations as needed

Processes all personnel changes and maintains employee personnel files

Reconciles and approves all invoicing from benefit vendors

Other Duties as required.