We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a large education organization in Denver, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can provide steady leadership, guide daily operations, and build strong partnerships across a highly collaborative team. The role will play a key part in supporting complex payroll activity, helping the organization stay prepared during peak back-to-school periods, and ensuring accurate service for a diverse employee population. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing for a large employee base across multiple payroll cycles. • Oversee payroll administration for a multi-state workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and labor requirements. • Provide functional support for payroll and timekeeping platforms, including Oracle for payroll activities and Workforce software for time tracking. • Partner closely with payroll leadership and adjacent team members to coordinate daily priorities, resolve issues, and maintain smooth departmental operations. • Manage payroll considerations related to 12 union groups, helping ensure contract provisions are reflected correctly in pay practices. • Prepare for high-volume seasonal demands, including the back-to-school period, by monitoring workflows, deadlines, and staffing needs. • Review payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy and consistency. • Contribute leadership and operational guidance in a role with potential to expand into broader payroll oversight responsibilities.

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility within complex payroll environments. • Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll processing from data review through final payroll validation. • Experience managing multi-state payroll with strong knowledge of payroll compliance requirements. • Background supporting payroll populations of 500 or more employees. • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable workforce/timekeeping systems. • Familiarity with Oracle payroll systems and the ability to support related payroll processes. • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and maintain strong collaboration in a team-oriented setting.

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Denver, CO
onsite
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a large education organization in Denver, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can provide steady leadership, guide daily operations, and build strong partnerships across a highly collaborative team. The role will play a key part in supporting complex payroll activity, helping the organization stay prepared during peak back-to-school periods, and ensuring accurate service for a diverse employee population. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing for a large employee base across multiple payroll cycles. • Oversee payroll administration for a multi-state workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and labor requirements. • Provide functional support for payroll and timekeeping platforms, including Oracle for payroll activities and Workforce software for time tracking. • Partner closely with payroll leadership and adjacent team members to coordinate daily priorities, resolve issues, and maintain smooth departmental operations. • Manage payroll considerations related to 12 union groups, helping ensure contract provisions are reflected correctly in pay practices. • Prepare for high-volume seasonal demands, including the back-to-school period, by monitoring workflows, deadlines, and staffing needs. • Review payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy and consistency. • Contribute leadership and operational guidance in a role with potential to expand into broader payroll oversight responsibilities.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z