Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Location: Centennial, CO Hybrid after training
Compensation: $80,000 – $85,000

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support a high-volume, multi-state payroll environment with a strong emphasis on prevailing wage compliance. This role is responsible for processing weekly payroll for approximately 2,000 employees while ensuring full compliance with Davis-Bacon, PWA, and IRA requirements.

This is not a traditional payroll role. While payroll processing is part of the position, a significant portion of the work involves post-payroll compliance, certified payroll reporting, and manual data validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with prevailing wage and be comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, multi-state payroll using Paylocity for ~2,000 employees

• Manage and ensure compliance with certified payroll reporting (CPRs) under Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage regulations

• Review, edit, and submit certified payroll reports, including:

  • Craft classifications

  • Apprentice classifications

  • Fringe calculations

• Investigate and resolve rejected or inaccurate submissions

• Collaborate with Time & Labor and Operations teams to resolve:

  • Time discrepancies

  • Missed punches

  • Job classification issues

• Perform manual payroll data manipulation and validation, often requiring advanced Excel work outside of system-generated reports

• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support accounting with reporting

• Maintain and apply fringe schedules for prevailing wage processing

• Upload and manage documentation across multiple compliance portals and systems (not limited to a single platform)

• Support audits, tax reporting, and DOL or third-party compliance requests

• Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting

What Makes This Role Unique

• Heavy focus on prevailing wage compliance vs. standard payroll processing

• Requires working with multiple reporting systems and portals, not just Paylocity

• Involves manual calculations and data manipulation, not just system-generated outputs

• Fast-paced, high-volume environment with strict deadlines

• Opportunity to build deeper expertise in a highly specialized and in-demand skill set

Required Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of payroll experience (multi-state preferred)

• Direct, hands-on experience with:

  • Certified Payroll Reporting (CPRs)

  • Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage regulations

• Strong understanding of:

  • Wage determinations

  • Fringe benefit calculations

  • Payroll compliance requirements

• Advanced Excel skills (data manipulation, analysis, and reporting)

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction or government-funded projects

• Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll systems

• Familiarity with multiple certified payroll/compliance platforms (not just one system)

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for someone who:

• Has true, hands-on prevailing wage experience (beyond simply uploading reports)

• Understands how to review, calculate, and validate payroll data manually

• Is comfortable working with imperfect system outputs and making corrections

• Thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment

• Wants to deepen expertise in a complex and highly specialized area of payroll

Why Join

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Hybrid flexibility after training

• Opportunity to work in a growing, complex payroll operation with long-term career growth
  
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