Top Payroll Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Manage payroll tax setup, compliance, employee and timekeeping data, semi-monthly pay runs, 401(k) processing, audits, payroll updates, tax filings, reports, journal entries, and reconciliations. Resolve payroll issues, maintain confidentiality, and support implementation of a new payroll system.

Support payroll processing and data validation, reconcile payroll and tax accounts, respond to employee payroll inquiries, coordinate with HR and vendors, maintain payroll documentation and audit readiness, and assist with process improvements to ensure accurate, timely payroll.

Manage and validate payroll tax calculations, filings, and payments; interpret multi-state payroll tax laws; support audits and SOX compliance; produce tax reports; handle escalated payroll inquiries; maintain documentation, controls, vendor relationships, and lead payroll-related projects and year-end tax processing.

Lead end-to-end biweekly U.S. payroll for salaried and hourly employees (including equity/RSUs); compile and validate payroll inputs; resolve payroll inquiries in Jira; reconcile timecards; partner with HR/Finance/Legal on employee changes; and identify automation and process improvements.

Process semi-monthly US payroll for 3,000+ employees using Workday; handle new hires, terminations, tax and 401(k) feeds, garnishments, retro adjustments, and timesheets. Resolve discrepancies, run audits, support SOX and 401(k) audits, process equity transactions (RSUs/options), respond to payroll and government inquiries, and provide administrative support for Canada and LATAM while partnering with People and Finance teams.

Owns end-to-end biweekly and weekly payroll processing for approximately 310 employees using Dayforce. Responsibilities include payroll audits, calculations, reconciliations, adjustments, tax administration, garnishments, year-end reporting, compliance oversight, vendor management, compensation administration, and payroll reporting. Partners with Finance, People Operations, PuzzleHR, and Dayforce to resolve discrepancies, validate configuration, maintain controls, and improve payroll processes.

Process end-to-end multi-state payroll using ADP, ensuring accurate and compliant compensation across California, Nebraska, and other jurisdictions. Audit and reconcile pay, benefits, leave, and deductions; maintain payroll records; and respond to employee and supervisor inquiries. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll tax and labor regulations, attention to detail, discretion with sensitive data, and independent management of strict payroll deadlines.

Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll in Paychex, maintain payroll systems and tax registrations, administer garnishments and leave payouts, reconcile payroll for month-end close, ensure compliance with federal and state laws (notably California), support integrations/automation across payroll/timekeeping systems, and serve as payroll point of contact for HR, finance, and employees.

Processes multi-state payroll for multiple entities, including timecard review, payroll adjustments, tax forms, benefits-related inquiries, garnishments, PTO, and employee support. Coordinates approvals with HR and management, assists Finance with payroll accruals, prepares analytical reports, and ensures year-end payroll statement accuracy. Requires strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, financial analysis, payroll software, and Microsoft Office. The role is remote and may support company projects as needed.

Manage end-to-end US payroll delivery for client engagements, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant multi-state payroll. Responsibilities include payroll data validation, discrepancy resolution, tax and benefits administration, vendor management, reconciliations, payroll accounting, system testing, implementations, migrations, process improvements, and automation. The role requires adapting quickly to different client environments and collaborating with HR, Finance, senior stakeholders, and payroll partners.

Own full-cycle payroll for salaried, hourly, and contractor employees across multiple states. Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll runs; manage tax filings (941, W-2, 1099); handle off-cycle/termination pays and employee inquiries; configure payroll system workflows; document controls; coordinate benefits deductions; support finance/HR projects and provide payroll data for budgeting and forecasting.

Provide administrative and payroll department support in a manufacturing plant. Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets, reports, communications, and routine paperwork; audit work for errors; protect confidential information; assist with projects and backup administrative coverage; meet deadlines with limited supervision; and support plant safety, quality, reliability, and operational initiatives.

The Payroll Specialist manages a portfolio of payroll clients, processing payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring tax compliance. Responsibilities include client onboarding, ADP setup verification, payroll reporting and filings, resolving tax notices, responding to client inquiries, and maintaining confidentiality. The role also supports audits, process improvements, new procedures, and departmental initiatives. It is fully remote within approved states and requires adherence to IRS data-security standards.

Processes and audits accurate payroll for unionized, multi-state employees covered by numerous collective bargaining agreements. Calculates and reports union benefits, pension, 401K, dues, deductions, overtime premiums, retroactive pay, and special payments. Interprets CBAs, prepares payroll reports, maintains confidential payroll data, collaborates with HR and payroll teams, and supports payroll system testing, configuration, and knowledge transfer.

Senior operational leader for US payroll across five legal entities. Manages a team of three specialists, owns end-to-end payroll processing, final review/sign-off, off-cycle runs, tax compliance, SOX controls, year-end W-2s, vendor and stakeholder relationships, and leads process improvements and payroll system projects (Workday).

Manage US, Canada, UK, and global Employer of Record payroll operations; validate payroll data, process special payments, maintain compliance, audit tax records, reconcile payroll accounts, prepare journal entries, and support financial audits. Administer payroll and expense systems, maintain employee and benefits data, produce payroll reports, document controls, analyze payroll expenses, and respond to employee inquiries while collaborating with HR and Finance.

Lead and manage end-to-end multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely pay and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee payroll audits, tax filings, equity compensation payroll, vendor relationships, process improvements, and collaboration with Finance, Accounting, Tax, and HR.

Support end-to-end payroll operations in Workday including tax reporting, remittances, reconciliations, retirement and deduction processing, payroll exceptions (overpayments, garnishments), audits, Help ticket resolution, payroll reporting, and employee case support to ensure compliance with tax and labor regulations.

Manage end-to-end U.S. payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant multi-state payroll processing. Administer ADP Workforce Now, coordinate with HR and Finance, handle tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processes, audits, policy documentation, and resolve employee payroll inquiries. Support payroll projects and process improvements.

Own end-to-end payroll and benefits operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance, data integrity, reconciliations, and audit readiness. Design controls and scalable automated processes, document workflows, and partner with Finance, People, and Legal to align compensation, benefits, and equity accounting during monthly and quarterly closes.

Serve as the organization's internal payroll tax authority: advise product, sales, and implementation on complex multi-jurisdictional tax configurations, resolve escalated technical/tax issues, contribute to product roadmap and UAT, and convert deep tax knowledge into training, guides, and customer-facing advisory work to scale team expertise.

Process payroll tasks including entering timesheets in Paycom, auditing timekeeping, onboarding new hires, maintaining personnel/payroll records, running billing, supporting payroll projects, and performing related administrative duties in a remote role.

Lead advanced financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and complex financial modeling. Deliver business metrics, trend and profitability analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior management using data analytics and enterprise financial systems.

Lead FP&A activities including forecasting, budgeting, complex financial modeling, variance and profitability analysis, and business performance reporting. Partner with cross-functional and senior leaders to deliver insights, drive continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes, and leverage data analytics and AI tools to inform strategic decisions and identify risks and opportunities.

Processes payroll settlements and on-demand payments in clients’ Workday applications. Maintains support documentation, manages daily control reports, handles treasury exceptions, and provides customer service to multiple clients in a fast-paced environment. Requires strong organization, communication, mathematical, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with careful handling of confidential customer information.