Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Posting Number: JR109062
Location: Colorado

Engineering a
world of possibilities
The Payroll and Employment Services team within the MAPS office supports Colorado School of Mines community
and its off-campus partners by providing efficient and accurate payroll and employment operations. This support is essential to advancing
the University’s mission and is guided by principles of exceptional customer service, regulatory compliance, and fiscal accountability.

In this role, you’ll play a key role in fostering an environment focused on process efficiency and effectiveness, helping to reduce
the financial and administrative burdens on campus constituents and requires a proactive approach to maintaining system integrity, improving
processes, and delivering exceptional service to the campus community.

This position requires an initial training period of 8 weeks,
which takes place on campus in Golden, Colorado. Hybrid scheduling may be a possibility after that training period, in accordance with Mines
policy and business needs.
Employment Processing

The Employment Specialist is responsible for the full life-cycle
management and data integrity of employment and payroll information for all Colorado School of Mines employees (classified staff, faculty,
and students). This includes ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and maintaining accurate records from hire to
separation.

• Process and review all employee related transactions and data (new hire, job change, compensation, termination, etc.)
  for compliance and accuracy in Workday (HCM/Payroll System).

• Review and enter any supplemental data required for accurate
  employment records, payroll processing and benefit administration.

• Participate in meetings related to Employment
  Services, Payroll Operations and HR to collaborate and remain aware of, advise on and discuss system issues and/or projects.

• Watch for, identify and communicate any areas of concern related to both internal and external compliance and regulation
  requirements.

• Ensure departmental processes follow proper segregation of duties requirements and other control mandates
  and guidelines.

• Collaborate with the overall team to identify appropriate operations and input procedures.

• Propose and implement procedural changes to enhance customer service and support for campus departments.

Audit,
Compliance and Reconciliations

• Complete and document required audits accurately and in a timely manner.

• Assist with 1042-S administration in the NRA tax system (Sprintax Calculus) and audit records to ensure compliance; work with
  leadership to make system updates and edits when necessary.

Support and Metrics

• Work with the Employment Lead for
  any corrections needed and training the MAPS staff

• Stay informed of campus employment activity and needs to ensure shared
  services meets user requirements and exceed expectations.

• Drive continuous process improvement by analyzing transactional
  processes and identifying opportunities for efficiency.

• Collaborate with functional managers to develop transactional
  processes that improve service delivery.

• Identify and develop metrics to assess department service levels, performance,
  customer satisfaction, and overall effectiveness.

• Analyze data to identify trends, performance levels, and areas for
  process and service level improvements.

• Contribute to a productive, efficient, and effective work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (human resources, communications, etc.) or equivalent
  experience.

• Knowledge of human resources principles and the employment life cycle.

• Understanding and
  appreciation for automation and the use of technology as an enabler of high-quality services and performance levels.

• Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and
  verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of higher education culture, governance, structures and mission

• Demonstrated focus on customer service and compliance.

• Experience with transfer knowledge to co-workers in a
  collaborative and engaging manner.

• Strong analytical skills and experience and an understanding of how metrics and
  measures can drive innovation and service level quality.

• Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership.

• Demonstrated ability to consider implications of complex problems and solutions and taking necessary actions to resolution.

• Experience with Workday preferred but not required.

Salary and Benefits

$56,485 – $58,000 annual
salary rate

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s
scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when
determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all
employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid
  holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment,
  with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for
  dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount
programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as
access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about
benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human
-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information,
veteran status)

• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the
United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on
business needs.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is
made.

Application review will begin August 3, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best
consideration, apply by August 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed.

Successful
completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks
for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing
our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy,
Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 36 public university in
the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World
Report, 2025).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education
has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM
students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s
manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity”
research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 8,200
undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved
in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together
employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of
activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to
name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado –with its charming historic
downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the
sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and
play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and
educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and
experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation
Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities
for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection
process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may
request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a
result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for
assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Equal
Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis
of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national
origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate
against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and
activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines
complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent
discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or
concerns for safety.

Colorado’s premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting

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