Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Greenwood Village, CO (Hybrid)

CB Partners is partnering with a dynamic, multi-entity organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to support domestic and international payroll operations. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of payroll processes, collaborate closely with HR and Finance, and contribute to ongoing process improvements in a complex, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

-Process payroll accurately and timely across multiple states and employee populations

-Coordinate payroll activities with domestic and international partners to ensure compliance and consistency

-Review payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping records prior to processing

-Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries

-Administer garnishments, levies, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related transactions

-Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support month-end close activities

-Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate variances

-Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

-Support audits, reporting requirements, and documentation requests

-Collaborate with Accounting, Human Resources, and operational teams to improve payroll processes and controls

-Participate in payroll system enhancements, testing, and process optimization initiatives

What We’re Looking For

-Strong understanding of multi-state payroll processing and payroll compliance requirements

-Experience handling payroll taxes, garnishments, wage attachments, and employee deductions

-Knowledge of payroll reconciliations, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities

-Ability to identify discrepancies, analyze data, and resolve issues with a high degree of accuracy

-Experience working within payroll and workforce management systems

-Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

-Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

-Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive employee information

-Effective verbal and written communication skills with a service-oriented mindset

-Professional certification in payroll is highly valued

Experience & Education

-4+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment

-Experience supporting complex payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions preferred

-Exposure to international payroll processes is a plus

-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

-Advanced Microsoft Excel skills strongly preferred

-Professional payroll certification preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and our company is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.