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Payroll Clerk
We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to join a collaborative team in Denver, Colorado in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 100 to 150 employees and is ideal for someone who enjoys precision, organization, and consistent follow-through. The role combines payroll coordination, administrative support, and high-volume data entry while offering long-term growth potential within a stable, team-oriented environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Gather weekly time records from employees and enter payroll data into the system with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Assist with biweekly payroll activities to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Complete certified payroll submissions through required online platforms in accordance with reporting standards.<br>• Support employee lifecycle administration by helping process onboarding documentation for new employees and separation records.<br>• Maintain and refresh weekly project-related records in internal systems to keep information current.<br>• Reconcile company credit card activity and employee expense items on a regular basis.<br>• Perform detailed data entry and verify information carefully to reduce errors and maintain reliable records.<br>• Work with internal departments to coordinate payroll-related information and resolve routine discrepancies.
• At least 2 years of experience in payroll, accounting support, or a closely related administrative function.<br>• Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail when handling timekeeping, payroll, or financial data.<br>• Dependable work habits with a consistent record of punctuality and attendance.<br>• Ability to manage responsibilities independently and stay productive with minimal supervision.<br>• Prior experience supporting payroll for employee populations in the 101 to 500 range is preferred.<br>• Familiarity with payroll processing concepts such as full-cycle payroll and garnishments is an advantage.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working within data-heavy systems is a plus.
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  • Denver, CO
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to join a collaborative team in Denver, Colorado in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 100 to 150 employees and is ideal for someone who enjoys precision, organization, and consistent follow-through. The role combines payroll coordination, administrative support, and high-volume data entry while offering long-term growth potential within a stable, team-oriented environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Gather weekly time records from employees and enter payroll data into the system with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Assist with biweekly payroll activities to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Complete certified payroll submissions through required online platforms in accordance with reporting standards.<br>• Support employee lifecycle administration by helping process onboarding documentation for new employees and separation records.<br>• Maintain and refresh weekly project-related records in internal systems to keep information current.<br>• Reconcile company credit card activity and employee expense items on a regular basis.<br>• Perform detailed data entry and verify information carefully to reduce errors and maintain reliable records.<br>• Work with internal departments to coordinate payroll-related information and resolve routine discrepancies.
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk Job in Denver, CO | Robert Half