Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Denver, CO (Hybrid) Contract, Contract-to-Hire, or Direct Hire Competitive Compensation + Excellent Benefits Make an Impact Where Accuracy Matters Most Are you a payroll professional who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? Our client is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization where you'll play a critical role in supporting employees, maintaining compliance, and driving payroll excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to a company that values both its people and its processes. What You'll Do Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and multi-state employees Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on schedule Review and audit payroll data, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, and benefits deductions Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, and general ledger accounts Support payroll-related audits and year-end activities including W-2 processing Partner with HR, Accounting, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate employee data Assist with payroll process improvements, system upgrades, and automation initiatives Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information What We're Looking For 3+ years of payroll processing experience Experience handling multi-state payroll preferred Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage compliance requirements Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, Ceridian, Paylocity, or similar platforms Strong Excel skills and attention to detail Excellent problem-solving and customer service abilities Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus Experience supporting large employee populations Exposure to payroll implementations or system conversions Accounting or finance background preferred Experience with reconciliations and reporting Why You'll Love This Opportunity Competitive compensation and benefits Stable, growing organization Hybrid work flexibility Collaborative leadership team Opportunity to improve processes and make a meaningful impact Career growth within Accounting, Finance, and HR operations Success in This Role You'll help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, reduce payroll discrepancies, strengthen compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the payroll function and employee experience. Pay Details $30.00 to $45.00 per hour Benefits Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Fair Chance Ordinances The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr