Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in Denver, Colorado, on a contract basis. In this role, you will oversee payroll processes for approximately 2,500–3,000 employees on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multi-state and multi-entity operations. This hybrid position requires in-office presence on specific days during payroll cycles and offers a dynamic environment for individuals with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional service.

Responsibilities :

• Process payroll for assigned corporate and resort employees, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Provide comprehensive support to employees regarding inquiries about wages, taxes, and deductions.
• Prepare and maintain employee records within the Workday payroll system.
• Enter and verify all deduction amounts during payroll runs to ensure accuracy.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports to validate data integrity.
• Handle manual payroll checks, including verifying wages, processing stop payments, and reissuing lost checks.
• Audit payroll reports for benefits-related deductions, prepayments, refunds, and arrears.
• Collaborate with the benefits team to adjust leave of absence deductions and time-off accruals in Workday.
• Complete employment verifications for various external agencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support payroll operations.
• At least 1 year of experience processing payroll in Workday.
• Proficiency in handling payroll for multi-state and multi-entity operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll for over 500 employees.
• Solid understanding of Section 125 benefits taxation and related processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and other Office tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction across all levels.
• Familiarity with manual payroll processes, including timecard calculations and general ledger postings.