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Payroll Administrator
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> to join our team and oversee essential payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate compensation for employees in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for handling payroll preparation, processing, reporting, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to respond quickly to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Payroll Processing</strong>: Prepare, process, and ensure the accuracy of biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for all employees.</li><li><strong>Compliance with Regulations</strong>: Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, local, and company policies, including tax regulations and labor laws.</li><li><strong>Employee Records Management</strong>: Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in salaries or job classifications.</li><li><strong>Tax Documentation</strong>: Process tax forms such as W-2s, W-4s, and 1099s. Ensure timely filing of tax forms and deposits for federal, state, and local taxes.</li><li><strong>Benefit Deductions</strong>: Coordinate payroll deductions for benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other voluntary and involuntary deductions.</li><li><strong>Issue Resolution</strong>: Address payroll discrepancies, inquiries, and issues raised by employees, ensuring fast and effective resolution.</li><li><strong>Reporting and Auditing</strong>: Generate payroll reports for management, assist with audits, and ensure accurate data for financial reporting.</li><li><strong>System Management</strong>: Work with payroll software systems for automated processes and suggest improvements to streamline payroll duties.</li><li><strong>Timekeeping Oversight</strong>: Monitor employee timesheets, ensuring proper documentation for hours worked and time off requests.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Effective communication skills to interact with employees, third-party vendors, and management.</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel</li><li>Familiarity with payroll software</li></ul>
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  • Fort Collins, CO
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> to join our team and oversee essential payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate compensation for employees in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for handling payroll preparation, processing, reporting, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to respond quickly to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Payroll Processing</strong>: Prepare, process, and ensure the accuracy of biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for all employees.</li><li><strong>Compliance with Regulations</strong>: Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, local, and company policies, including tax regulations and labor laws.</li><li><strong>Employee Records Management</strong>: Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in salaries or job classifications.</li><li><strong>Tax Documentation</strong>: Process tax forms such as W-2s, W-4s, and 1099s. Ensure timely filing of tax forms and deposits for federal, state, and local taxes.</li><li><strong>Benefit Deductions</strong>: Coordinate payroll deductions for benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other voluntary and involuntary deductions.</li><li><strong>Issue Resolution</strong>: Address payroll discrepancies, inquiries, and issues raised by employees, ensuring fast and effective resolution.</li><li><strong>Reporting and Auditing</strong>: Generate payroll reports for management, assist with audits, and ensure accurate data for financial reporting.</li><li><strong>System Management</strong>: Work with payroll software systems for automated processes and suggest improvements to streamline payroll duties.</li><li><strong>Timekeeping Oversight</strong>: Monitor employee timesheets, ensuring proper documentation for hours worked and time off requests.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-22T21:13:46Z

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