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Lead Payroll Specialist

CFS

  • Arvada, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • $62,000–$72,000 Per Year

Highlights

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing organization where you'll play an important role in payroll operations while working alongside a collaborative team. Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist who enjoys taking ownership of payroll, solving problems, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time?
CFS

Numbers & Facts

LocationArvada, CO
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$62,000–$72,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description

Payroll Specialist


Compensation: $62,000 - $72,000 annually
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Onsite
Location: Arvada, CO.


Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist who enjoys taking ownership of payroll, solving problems, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing organization where you'll play an important role in payroll operations while working alongside a collaborative team.


Why This Payroll Specialist Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Stable, growing company: Join an established organization with a strong foundation and continued growth.



  • Ownership and independence: Manage payroll responsibilities with the autonomy to organize your work and make an impact.



  • Variety in your day: Gain exposure to multi-region payroll, compliance, reporting, and payroll-related projects.



  • Collaborative environment: Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Operations to keep payroll running smoothly.



  • Opportunity to improve processes: Help identify efficiencies and streamline payroll procedures.




Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist:



  • Process weekly payroll for approximately 550 employees across four regions.



  • Review, import, and validate employee timekeeping information to ensure accurate payroll processing.



  • Audit payroll data, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and employee classifications.



  • Assist with prevailing wage requirements and certified payroll reporting.



  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payment issues.



  • Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation.



  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.



  • Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and Operations to maintain accurate employee information.



  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and overall efficiency.




Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist:



  • Previous experience processing payroll in a high-volume environment.



  • Strong understanding of payroll processing, deductions, tax regulations, and compliance.



  • Experience with prevailing wage and/or certified payroll preferred.



  • Familiarity with payroll and timekeeping systems.



  • Proficiency in Excel and strong attention to detail.



  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines.



  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.



  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.




Additional Experience That's a Plus:



  • Payroll experience within construction, contracting, or project-based industries.



  • Familiarity with ADP, Spectrum, HCSS HeavyJob, or similar payroll systems.



  • Experience supporting payroll across multiple locations or regions.




Who Will Thrive in This Role?


The ideal Payroll Specialist is someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and can confidently manage payroll deadlines. You'll be successful if you're organized, dependable, and comfortable troubleshooting issues while keeping payroll operations running efficiently.


Whether you're an experienced Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, or Payroll Specialist looking for your next opportunity, this could be a great fit!


Ready to Make Your Next Career Move?


If you're looking for a Payroll Specialist opportunity that offers stability, ownership, and the chance to contribute to a growing organization, we'd love to connect!


Apply today to learn more!

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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