Payroll Administrator

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) in Denver, CO is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage accurate weekly to bi-weekly payroll across multiple entities. The role emphasizes union payroll administration and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll, strong Excel skills, and experience with multi-state tax filings, W-2/W-2C processing, and CBAs. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Union payroll experience required.
• Multi-state payroll and payroll tax experience with emphasis on California.
• Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems (Gusto, Paylocity, etc.).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, retroactive payments, and salary adjustments.
• Administer union payroll in accordance with CBAs and pay/wage rates.
• Maintain payroll records and employee earnings histories; generate reports.

Skills

Union payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Gusto

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The Payroll Administrator will report to the Payroll Manager and be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-company and multi-state payroll, with an emphasis on union payroll administration. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations while maintaining payroll records, auditing payroll data, and resolving employee payroll-related issues.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, retroactive payments, and salary adjustments.
• Administer union payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and applicable pay/wage rates.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee earnings histories.
• Generate payroll reports and analysis.

Payroll Compliance & Tax Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Process payroll tax filings, amendments, and corrections.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting.
• Assist with year-end activities including W-2 preparation and W-2C corrections.
• Establish employer withholding and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) accounts in new states.

Reconciliation & Auditing

• Audit payroll data prior to final payroll submission.
• Reconcile payroll registers, taxes, deductions, and benefit contributions.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, direct deposit issues, and reporting issues.
• Prepare and distribute termination checks.
• Work with Payroll Managers and Human Resources as needed for special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Union payroll experience.
• Multi-state payroll and payroll tax experience, with an emphasis on California.
• Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems (Gusto, Paylocity, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, etc.

Benefits

• E2 offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary range for this position is $74,000 - $94,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Local Candidates only

Yes

Application Deadline

We will be accepting applications through 10/31/2026

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.