• Payroll Manager

    Focus on the Family (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

     

    The Payroll Manager position exists to oversee the entire Payroll function including ensuring timely payment of direct compensation and compliance with various governmental and insurance agencies. This position also ensures compliance with GAAP, ECFA, Payroll Tax, and other payroll related legal requirements.

    Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

    + Ensures payroll is completed in a timely and accurate manner for employees and interns

    + Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HRIS for daily operations through tax filings and reports and initiating and testing/implementation of new processes

    + Responsible for the accuracy of reconciliations and payments to voluntary employee benefit programs (i.e., retirement plan, insurance, flexible spending accounts, etc.)

    + Main contact for annual Worker’s Compensation audit performed by independent audit firm

    + Interfaces with Finance and other work groups/departments on mutual issues and audits

    + Assists in the setup of new state taxation requirements that involve employees (i.e., payroll taxes, unemployment, worker’s compensation)

    + Handles new hire reporting to state and Social Security

    + Interfaces with officials from government, banking, insurance carriers, mutual fund custodians, and software providers on issues relating to tax, bank accounts, premium payments, 403(b) wage deferrals and contributions, and payroll processing

    + Oversees the maintenance of highly confidential/sensitive records pertaining to employee salary and benefits information

    + Manages the ministry’s Gift Card program

    + Through research, study, and networking, stays abreast of new developments within the field and with issues of compliance

    + Prepares various payroll, benefits and insurance reports for management including month-end and year-end reporting for Finance

    + Encourages employee contributions to continuous process improvements and efficiencies; implements process improvements as necessary

    Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

    + Instructs and monitors payroll functions performed by Compensation & Benefits staff

    Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

    + Office environment

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

    Character/Spiritual:

    Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

     

    Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

     

    Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

     

    Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

     

    Engages in Christian ministry

     

    Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

    Knowledge/Experience:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent payroll experience

    + 5-7 years specific payroll related work experience with 3 years at the supervisor/manager level

    + CPP Certification

    + Knowledge of payroll software programs Dayforce and Workday preferred

    Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

    + Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written

    + Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressures

    + Strong customer service abilities

    + Ability to participate in a cohesive team

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Ability to counsel and assist others in resolving problems

    + Ability to do routine planning for single function department

     

    Salary Range: $76,956 to $88,398

    Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

    * Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

     

    Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

     

    Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

    Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

    + Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

    + Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

    + AFLAC

    + 403B Retirement Plan

    + Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

    + Sick Time

    + Holidays

    + Service Awards

    + Community Service Days

    + Bookstore Discount

    + Fitness Center

    Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

    + Medical Plan

    + Dental Plan

    + Vision Plan

    + Life Insurance

    + Disability Insurance

    + Flexible Spending Accounts

    + EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

     

    Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

     

    *Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

    + Sick Time

    + Bookstore Discount

    + Fitness Center

    Tentative Search Timeline:

    + Priority will be given to applications submitted by June 30, 2025. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

    + The potential employee start date is July 7th, 2025.

     

    Posting date: May 30, 2025

     

    Unposting date: Ongoing until filled

     

    Posting contact email: [email protected]

     

    Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

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