Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

If you're a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys balancing accuracy, compliance, and customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your payroll career!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Lisa McCollins

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

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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