Senior Payroll Administrator
Location: Brighton, CO (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Make an Impact in a High-Visibility Payroll Role
Join a well-established, multi-entity organization where payroll is both complex and mission-critical. As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting payroll operations for approximately 1,300 employees across multiple business units, including manufacturing, leasing, and sales.
This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex payroll scenarios, and wants a visible, high-impact role with room to grow.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- High-impact role: Be a key contributor in a lean team where your work is highly visible
- Complex payroll exposure: Multi-state, multi-entity, commissions, bonuses, and some union elements
- Ownership & autonomy: Step in and make an immediate difference
- Growth potential: Path toward Payroll Manager or expanded leadership opportunities
- Supportive leadership: Open to process improvements and new ideas
What You’ll Do
End-to-End Payroll Processing
- Process high-volume, multi-state payrolls across 5 entities and 10 payroll cycles
- Manage complex pay structures including commissions, bonuses, and incentives
- Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all payroll activities
Employee Support & Communication
- Serve as a go-to resource for payroll questions
- Resolve discrepancies and clearly explain payroll details to employees
- Build trust through responsive, professional communication
Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Support reporting, audits, and payroll reconciliations
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
- Partner with leadership to enhance payroll processes and systems
What You Bring
Required Experience
- Hands-on experience with Paylocity (required)
- Strong background in multi-state, high-volume payroll processing
- Experience handling commissions, bonuses, and variable pay structures
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Nice to Have
- Exposure to union payroll
- Process improvement mindset
- Experience in complex or multi-entity environments
Team & Environment
- Collaborative payroll team (Payroll Manager + 2 Administrators)
- Close partnership with HR leadership and executive team
- Balanced team dynamic—seeking someone who is approachable, organized, and employee-focused
This is not just a processing role—you’ll be interacting regularly with employees and stakeholders, making communication and relationship-building key to success.
What Success Looks Like
- Ability to quickly step in and stabilize payroll operations
- Confidence working independently with minimal oversight
- Delivering accurate payroll while maintaining strong internal relationships
Interview Process
- Online assessment prior to first interview
- Virtual first interview
- Onsite final interview (additional round if needed)
Additional Considerations
- This is a fully onsite role (local candidates preferred)
- Ideal for someone who can ramp quickly and thrive with minimal training
If you’re a payroll professional looking for a role where you can own your work, tackle complexity, and grow your career, this is a strong opportunity to step into a highly visible and rewarding position.