Payroll Technician

Payroll Technician

Salary

$26.49 - $37.08 Hourly

Location

FC 200 W Oak, CO

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

202600226

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Full/Part Time

Full Time

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Overview

Larimer County Human Resources is looking for a Payroll Technician to join our team.

The Payroll team within Human Resources supports over 2,500 employees across more than 25 departments, playing a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, every time. The team operates in a complex payroll environment that requires strong focus, organization, and follow-through. Accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail are essential, along with a shared commitment to high standards and accountability. Team members work collaboratively to support one another and back up critical processes, ensuring continuity and providing responsive, high-quality service to employees and departments across the County.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed, process-driven work and takes pride in supporting a team. The Payroll Technician provides administrative and technical support to the Payroll Specialists who oversee the Countys payroll process. Responsibilities include reviewing and entering payroll-related information, maintaining records, assisting employees and departments with questions, researching discrepancies, and ensuring information is accurate and complete. Success in this role requires careful attention to detail, the ability to follow established procedures and reference guides, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to meeting recurring deadlines.

This position is not eligible for full-time remote work. The selected candidate will complete a minimum of eight weeks of in-office training, working on-site five days per week. Following successful completion of training, the position may transition to a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two in-office days per week.

Responsibilities

What youll be doing:

• Providing backup support for bi-weekly payroll processing, including preparing pre-payroll reports, reviewing timecards for policy compliance, and auditing pre-check details to identify and resolve discrepancies within required timelines.
• Reviewing and processing employee personnel changes, including new hires, promotions, transfers, pay adjustments, terminations, deductions, and final payouts.
• Assisting employees and payroll representatives with payroll forms, codes, and procedures.
• Maintaining employee system access, including managing logins, permissions, password resets, and troubleshooting access issues.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Payroll_Technician

What were looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow structured processes while identifying errors or inconsistencies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong customer service mindset with clear communication skills.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and accountable.
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks with consistency and focus.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• High School diploma or GED required

• At least one (1) year of experience in payroll, accounting, HR, or a related field involving detailed, process-driven work

Benefits

Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer Countys Benefits.https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer Countys Benefits.

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Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by:

• Being good stewards of public resources.
• Promoting innovation, adaptability, and committing to continuous improvement.
• Providing consistent quality customer service.
• Empowering people to take responsibility.
• Cultivating collaborative partnerships.
• Being a fulfilling, respectful, and enjoyable place to work.

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Based on your choice in the previous question, describe how you would apply this guiding principle in this position.

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Are you a current or previous employee of Larimer County?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have your High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires a minimum of eight weeks of in-office training and, thereafter, a hybrid schedule with at least two in-office days per week. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires accurately reviewing and entering information, following established procedures and reference guides, assisting employees with questions, and meeting recurring deadlines. Describe a past role where you performed similar work and explain the habits or practices you used to stay organized, accurate, and responsive.

07

What interests you about this Payroll Technician position, and why do you believe it is a good fit for your skills and career goals?

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Tell us about a time when you encountered obstacles, setbacks, or unexpected challenges while completing an important task. What did you do to move the work forward and achieve the desired outcome?

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Employer Larimer County