Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in the energy and natural resources sector. This Contract position is based in Brighton, Colorado, and is ideal for someone who can manage payroll with accuracy, respond to employee inquiries effectively, and work confidently across multiple systems. The right candidate will bring strong experience with multi-state payroll processing, detailed record management, and compliance-driven payroll administration.

Responsibilities:
• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay each cycle.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Review and validate payroll data, including earnings, deductions, tax updates, and employee record changes.
• Support prevailing wage payroll requirements and help maintain proper documentation for audit readiness.
• Coordinate payroll adjustments related to leave of absence cases and other employee status changes.
• Enter and maintain payroll-related information in HR and payroll systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll records in a detail-oriented manner.
• Use UKG Pro, SAP SuccessFactors HCM, SAP, and Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, resolve issues, and support reporting needs.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll administration, including full-cycle payroll processing.
• Proven background managing multi-state payroll for large employee populations, preferably 500 or more employees.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and payroll impacts related to leave of absence administration.
• Experience with UKG Pro, SAP SuccessFactors HCM, and SAP in a payroll or HR systems environment.
• Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll review, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Ability to deliver responsive customer service while handling sensitive payroll matters confidentially.

Compensation

$26.16-$30.29 Hourly

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