| Location | Denver, AL |
| Salary | $30–$45 Per Hour |
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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