Payroll Administrator

Location: Denver, CO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Salary: $58,000–$65,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and someone who enjoys solving problems? We're looking for a motivated Payroll Administrator to join a well-established organization in Denver, Colorado!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, researching solutions, and keeping important processes running smoothly.

As a Payroll Administrator, you'll work closely with internal teams to support payroll operations, maintain accurate records, resolve outstanding issues, and help improve administrative processes.

The best part? You don't need to be a payroll tax expert! We're looking for someone with strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to figure things out independently.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

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• Hybrid schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely 2 days per week

  
  
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• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced Finance, Accounting, and HR professionals

  
  
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• Professional development: Expand your knowledge of multistate payroll operations and compliance

  
  
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• Make an impact: Take ownership of meaningful responsibilities and help streamline processes

  
  
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• Variety in your day: Work on a combination of administrative tasks, research, problem-solving, and payroll support

  
  
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Key Responsibilities

As the Payroll Administrator, you will:

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• Support day-to-day payroll administration and related compliance activities across multiple states.

  
  
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• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and account information.

  
  
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• Access and manage online payroll and state tax portals to review account statuses and resolve administrative issues.

  
  
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• Communicate with state agencies and external partners to research and resolve outstanding payroll matters.

  
  
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• Review payroll-related correspondence, notices, and documentation to identify items requiring attention.

  
  
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• Maintain organized tracking spreadsheets to monitor deadlines, outstanding issues, and completed tasks.

  
  
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• Assist with payroll tax account registrations, updates, and administrative requirements.

  
  
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• Coordinate with payroll service providers to ensure necessary documentation and information are submitted accurately.

  
  
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• Research discrepancies, investigate account issues, and follow through on resolutions.

  
  
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• Partner with internal Finance, Accounting, and HR teams to support accurate and timely payroll administration.

  
  
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• Identify opportunities to improve organization, documentation, and administrative processes.

  
  
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Qualifications

The ideal Payroll Administrator will have:

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• Previous experience in payroll administration, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support preferred.

  
  
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• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

  
  
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.

  
  
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• Ability to navigate online systems, research information, and learn new processes quickly.

  
  
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  
  
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• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to take initiative.

  
  
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• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

  
  
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• A proactive, resourceful approach to identifying and resolving issues.

  
  
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• Experience working with payroll systems or state tax portals is a plus, but not required!

  
  
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What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator who is dependable, resourceful, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves!

You might be a great fit if you:

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• Love staying organized and keeping track of important details.

  
  
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• Enjoy researching issues and figuring out solutions.

  
  
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• Are comfortable picking up the phone and following up until something gets resolved.

  
  
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• Can manage your workload independently without constant supervision.

  
  
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• Take pride in completing tasks accurately and efficiently.

  
  
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• Are adaptable, patient, and willing to learn new systems and processes.

  
  
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If you're an organized and motivated Payroll Administrator looking to expand your experience in payroll and accounting operations, we'd love to hear from you!

Whether your background is in payroll, accounting support, or administrative operations, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to work with a collaborative Denver-based team.

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