We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lakewood, Colorado. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while delivering exceptional support to employees and management. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-tech pharmaceutical and biotech environment while enhancing your payroll expertise.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process company payroll with precision, including data entry for hours worked, overtime, and paid time off.<br>• Maintain accurate records of sick leave and vacation balances, ensuring proper authorization for payouts.<br>• Audit payroll and personnel transactions for accuracy, promptly addressing and correcting errors.<br>• Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal departments as needed.<br>• Support the maintenance and operation of the company's time and attendance system, including managing time clocks.<br>• Collaborate with the Payroll Supervisor to implement vendor programs and system upgrades.<br>• Handle payroll-related tasks such as onboarding new team members, processing terminations, and managing tax and direct deposit changes.<br>• Distribute payroll checks and create manual checks when required.<br>• Process wire requests for payroll funds and taxes, communicating financial details to the finance department.<br>• Assist with special projects and other payroll-related tasks as assigned.
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lakewood, Colorado, on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is centered around managing payroll for a diverse workforce across multiple business units within the hospitality and entertainment industry. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while collaborating with various internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees across various business units, including gaming, hospitality, and entertainment.<br>• Administer payroll for permanent, part-time, and seasonal employees, ensuring adherence to company policies and deadlines.<br>• Manage payroll operations across multiple locations, addressing state-specific regulations and differing pay schedules, including weekly cycles for Nevada.<br>• Ensure compliance with tip reporting and regulatory requirements specific to gaming and restaurant environments.<br>• Utilize payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms to handle employee data, payroll calculations, and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with HR to support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, terminations, pay adjustments, and job changes.<br>• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries while conducting data audits in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.<br>• Generate and analyze payroll reports using Excel to validate data and assist with reconciliations.<br>• Work with payroll tax leadership to ensure accurate tax filings and compliance, without directly managing tax functions.<br>• Contribute during periods of organizational growth and restructuring to support expanding gaming and entertainment properties.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Denver, Colorado. This role requires someone who is detail oriented and skilled in managing payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is a long-term contract position with a hybrid work setup, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to process improvements and system optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for approximately 93–100 employees on a bi-monthly schedule.<br>• Identify areas for improvement within payroll systems and implement effective solutions.<br>• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and maintain accurate employee records.<br>• Prepare detailed payroll reports and conduct analysis to support organizational decision-making.<br>• Maintain clear and thorough documentation of payroll processes and procedures.<br>• Collaborate with team members to address payroll-related issues and provide timely resolutions.<br>• Manage payroll operations using Paycor as the primary system.<br>• Support the organization in creating a structured and efficient payroll framework.<br>• Address compliance concerns and stabilize existing payroll processes.<br>• Offer insights to improve accuracy and streamline payroll functions.