HR / Payroll Manager

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Training and development

Job summary

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services, LLC is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Manager to oversee payroll, benefits, compliance, and day-to-day HR functions. The role blends payroll expertise with people-focused leadership to support employees and partner with leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive HR/payroll experience, strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR/payroll experience
• Experience leading full-cycle payroll
• Hands-on multi-state payroll and tax filings
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing, bonuses, deductions, and multi-state tax filings.
• Reconcile payroll with general ledger and support month-end/year-end closes.
• Administer benefits programs and retirement plans; manage open enrollment.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA and wage-and-hour laws.
• Lead, develop, and mentor HR/payroll team; drive process improvements.

Skills

HR/payroll leadership

Full-cycle payroll

Multi-state payroll

FLSA/FMLA/ACA/COBRA/ERISA

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Education

Bachelor degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Spectrum ERP

Job description

Position :

HR Payroll Manager

Compensation :

$90,000–$110,000 + Annual Bonus Eligibility

Location :

Onsite - Denver, CO

Company Overview:

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services is a leading provider of electrical contracting services in the location area. Our company specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of building automation systems (BAS) for commercial and industrial clients. We are committed to providing our clients with high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to meet their building automation needs.

Job Overview:

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services is seeking a hands-on HR-Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, employee benefits, compliance, and day-to-day HR functions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, improve processes, support employees, and partner with leadership in a role that combines payroll expertise with people-focused leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Financial Operations

• Manage full-cycle payroll, including payments, bonuses, deductions, adjustments, employee changes, and multi-state payroll tax filings.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, timecards, wage and union codes, and certified payroll reports.
• Reconcile payroll registers with the general ledger and support month-end/year-end close, tax filings, W-2s, and internal and external audits.
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, 401(k) remittances, and payroll adjustments.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee inquiries, analyze payroll expenses, and oversee payroll systems and vendor relationships.

HR, Benefits & Compliance

• Manage HRIS data, personnel files, employee records, policies, and the employee handbook.
• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave programs, including open enrollment and benefits vendor coordination.
• Support compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, and bonus processing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and wage-and-hour regulations.
• Advise managers on performance, discipline, and employee relations; conduct investigations when needed.
• Prepare reports on headcount, turnover, labor costs, and payroll variances; support benefits and 401(k) audits.
• Supervise and develop team members while identifying opportunities to improve HR and payroll processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR/payroll experience, including at least 2 years leading full-cycle payroll.
• Hands-on multi-state payroll and payroll tax filing experience.
• Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and wage-and-hour regulations.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Spectrum or similar ERP/payroll systems.
• CPP, FPC, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience implementing or migrating HRIS/payroll systems.
• Experience in electrical contracting, construction, or the low-voltage industry.
• Prior people-management experience.
• Familiarity with union payroll, certified payroll reporting, prevailing wages, and wage classifications.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accrued PTO, 401k, FSA)
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Why SWECS?

We are committed to providing our employees with a safe and positive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Join our team and be a part of our success!