Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Brighton, CO (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Make an Impact in a High-Visibility Payroll Role

Join a well-established, multi-entity organization where payroll is both complex and mission-critical. As a Senior Payroll Administrator , you’ll play a key role in supporting payroll operations for approximately 1,300 employees across multiple business units , including manufacturing, leasing, and sales.

This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment , enjoys solving complex payroll scenarios, and wants a visible, high-impact role with room to grow.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-impact role: Be a key contributor in a lean team where your work is highly visible
• Complex payroll exposure: Multi-state, multi-entity, commissions, bonuses, and some union elements
• Ownership & autonomy: Step in and make an immediate difference
• Growth potential: Path toward Payroll Manager or expanded leadership opportunities
• Supportive leadership: Open to process improvements and new ideas

What You’ll Do

End-to-End Payroll Processing

• Process high-volume, multi-state payrolls across 5 entities and 10 payroll cycles
• Manage complex pay structures including commissions, bonuses, and incentives
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all payroll activities

Employee Support & Communication

• Serve as a go-to resource for payroll questions
• Resolve discrepancies and clearly explain payroll details to employees
• Build trust through responsive, professional communication

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Support reporting, audits, and payroll reconciliations

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
• Partner with leadership to enhance payroll processes and systems

What You Bring

Required Experience

• Hands-on experience with Paylocity (required)
• Strong background in multi-state, high-volume payroll processing
• Experience handling commissions, bonuses, and variable pay structures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Nice to Have

• Exposure to union payroll
• Process improvement mindset
• Experience in complex or multi-entity environments

Team & Environment

• Collaborative payroll team (Payroll Manager + 2 Administrators)
• Close partnership with HR leadership and executive team
• Balanced team dynamic—seeking someone who is approachable, organized, and employee-focused

This is not just a processing role—you’ll be interacting regularly with employees and stakeholders, making communication and relationship-building key to success.

What Success Looks Like

• Ability to quickly step in and stabilize payroll operations
• Confidence working independently with minimal oversight
• Delivering accurate payroll while maintaining strong internal relationships

Interview Process

• Online assessment prior to first interview
• Virtual first interview
• Onsite final interview (additional round if needed)

Additional Considerations

• This is a fully onsite role (local candidates preferred)
• Ideal for someone who can ramp quickly and thrive with minimal training

If you're a payroll professional looking for a role where you can own your work, tackle complexity, and grow your career , this is a strong opportunity to step into a highly visible and rewarding position.