Senior Payroll Administrator

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Senior Payroll Administrator Location: Brighton, CO (100% Onsite) Compensation: $80,000$90,000 + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match Schedule: MondayFriday, 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 , youll 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 Youll 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 dynamicseeking someone who is approachable, organized, and employee-focused This is not just a processing roleyoull 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 youre 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. #INMAY2026 EB-...