HR / Payroll Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Accrued PTO

401k

FSA

Training and development

Job summary

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services seeks a hands-on HR-Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, benefits, compliance, and daily HR tasks at onsite Denver, CO. You will manage multi-state payroll, reports, and audits, while leading a small team and partnering with leadership to optimize processes.

The role offers a competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A strong background in payroll compliance and HRIS is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HR/Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years HR/payroll with multi-state payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll including bonuses, deductions, and multi-state filings.
• Maintain payroll records, timecards, wage codes, and reports.
• Support month-end/year-end close, audits, and W-2 processing.
• Administer benefits, open enrollment, and HRIS data.
• Advise managers on performance and employee relations; supervise staff.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in HR/Business

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.