Payroll Corrdinator

Payroll Coordinator

Make an impact on payroll accuracy, compliance, and project success

Location: Centennial, CO
Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

Join a growing team where your work directly supports payroll accuracy and compliance on large-scale construction projects. As a Payroll Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring employees and subcontractors are paid correctly and in accordance with prevailing wage laws.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to build expertise in certified payroll and compliance.

What You’ll Do as a Payroll Coordinator

In this role, you’ll take ownership of payroll compliance processes while partnering with internal teams and subcontractors:

Payroll & Compliance Coordination

• Track project details including wage determinations, contract terms, and mobilization timelines
• Ensure payroll submissions meet prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon) requirements
• Support accurate reporting for both company and subcontractor payroll

Subcontractor Support & Onboarding

• Guide subcontractors through payroll setup and compliance requirements
• Collect and organize certified payroll documentation
• Serve as a go-to resource for payroll and compliance questions

Reporting, Tracking & Communication

• Provide weekly updates on payroll status, outstanding items, and compliance risks
• Track and document issues, ensuring timely resolution
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records across systems

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Help build and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support scalable, efficient payroll compliance processes
• Assist with audits, year-end reporting, and regulatory requirements

Data & Systems Work

• Use Excel to track, analyze, and report on payroll and compliance data
• Enter and maintain data across payroll platforms, client systems, and government portals

What You Bring as a Payroll Coordinator

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll, accounting support, or administrative roles
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal teams and external partners
• Solid Excel skills (tracking, organizing, and analyzing data)

Nice to Have

• Experience with prevailing wage or certified payroll (Davis-Bacon)
• Construction industry experience
• Familiarity with payroll/compliance systems (e.g., Dili or similar platforms)

What You’ll Gain as a Payroll Coordinator

• Specialized payroll expertise in prevailing wage and compliance
• Exposure to large-scale construction projects and operations
• Opportunity to build skills in audit readiness, reporting, and process improvement
• A role where your work has visible impact across projects and teams

Work Environment & Culture

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Fast-paced but structured workflow with clear expectations
• A culture that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Supportive leadership focused on employee development and growth

If you’re a detail-oriented professional looking to grow your career in payroll and compliance, this is a great opportunity to develop in a specialized and in-demand area while contributing to meaningful, high-impact work.