This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

***THIS IS A TERM-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ANTICIPATING END DATE OF

JUNE 2026, CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR FULL BENEFITS.***

NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

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The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.

DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.

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Why We Want You:

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

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The Statewide Time and Leave Standards Manager will be part of the statewide central payroll unit team and has responsibility for the governance, system processing, guidelines, rules, statutes, standards and strategic operational oversight for the time, attendance and leave system for the state of Colorado. This role will be leading Kronos and any other time and leave systems for time and attendance governance and strategic operational responsibilities statewide. In addition, this position will work on the payroll modernization team and be the main point of contact for the business side to ensure all time, leave, and attendance rules, guidelines, statutes, partnership agreement, side agreements, standards, and design strategy of the system are met for the agencies statewide. This position will plan, design, implement, and work closely with agency setups for time and leave while ensuring all agency setups are consistent within the system. This position will be the business point person for projects regarding all time and leave within the state. This position will evaluate the relevance and importance of theories, concepts and principles in order to tailor them to develop an approach and plan for the system and projects. This position will be the unit supervisor for three staff.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Strategy and Governance:
Governance, strategic operational oversight, manage all aspects of the time, attendance, and leave systems. Position knows every aspect of payroll hours, earnings, calculations, kronos rules, system tables and setups and how time & leave is processed within the system. Statewide requirement will be a strategic thought leader for a statewide team focused on time, attendance, and leave.

Statewide Time Projects:
This position will be the lead for the time, attendance, and leave for the payroll modernization project to ensure rules, guidelines, statutes, partnership agreements, side agreements, guidelines, standards, and design strategy of the system are met for the agencies statewide.

General Unit Management:
Manage and guide daily work priorities and assignments and oversee effective and timely completion of tasks and projects. Provide guidance and coaching to team members as needed, and meet regularly with team members to share relevant information, remove obstacles, provide and receive status updates, and resolve conflicts and issues that may occur. Model and encourage effective teamwork and collaboration not only within teams, but across all work interactions including agencies. Identify and discuss team issues with central payroll management

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*Experience only:

At least eight years of experience in compliance, time and leave project management or program management which includes supervisory experience.

OR

*Education and Experience:

At least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment AND at least four years of experience in compliance, time and leave project management or program management which includes supervisory experience.; Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
• Kronos or time and leave system decision making experience
• Solid understanding of organizational development
• Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Ability to effectively work with stakeholders
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex issues
• Ability to operate changes on own and as part of a group
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Organizing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Bree Hanson bree.hanson@state.co.us or 303-866-4244