Job Description
Job DescriptionWe 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.
Responsibilities:
• Process company payroll with precision, including data entry for hours worked, overtime, and paid time off.
• Maintain accurate records of sick leave and vacation balances, ensuring proper authorization for payouts.
• Audit payroll and personnel transactions for accuracy, promptly addressing and correcting errors.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal departments as needed.
• Support the maintenance and operation of the company's time and attendance system, including managing time clocks.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Supervisor to implement vendor programs and system upgrades.
• Handle payroll-related tasks such as onboarding new team members, processing terminations, and managing tax and direct deposit changes.
• Distribute payroll checks and create manual checks when required.
• Process wire requests for payroll funds and taxes, communicating financial details to the finance department.
• Assist with special projects and other payroll-related tasks as assigned.• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, with a strong understanding of full-cycle payroll processes.
• Proficiency in multi-state payroll operations and systems such as ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience managing payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment in resolving payroll issues.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with payroll software and relevant PC applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent education required; additional certifications or training in payroll systems are a plus.