Hybrid HR & Payroll Specialist | Multi-State Expert

Lakeshore Talent; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a growing organization that operates across multiple school locations in several states. We are seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations and support core HR functions across entities.

This highly visible role requires payroll expertise, precision, and collaboration with leadership in a fast-paced, multi-state environment. The ideal candidate will have 2–4+ years in payroll, experience with multi-entity environments, and strong HR

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of payroll experience in multi-entity and/or multi-state environments.
• Working knowledge of HR processes and employment practices.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity, iSolved, UKG, or ADP.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll across multiple entities and states accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Maintain payroll records including wages, deductions, time-keeping, and leaves.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and generate payroll reports and tax liabilities.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, and deductions.
• Support payroll audits and provide required documentation.
• Assist with payroll system updates, implementations, or integrations.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including HRIS setup and records.
• Support benefits administration and employee communications across locations.
• Partner with leadership to address HR needs across multiple locations.

Skills

Payroll

HR processes

Multi-entity

Multi-state

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Client-facing

Tools

Paylocity

iSolved

UKG

ADP

Job description

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a growing organization that operates across multiple school locations in several states. We are seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations and support core HR functions across entities.

This highly visible role requires payroll expertise, precision, and collaboration with leadership in a fast-paced, multi-state environment. The ideal candidate will have 2–4+ years in payroll, experience with multi-entity environments, and strong HR