Payroll Administrator (Administrator III)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Colorado is seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to oversee monthly and biweekly payrolls for 700+ employees within the Department of Law. The role focuses on accurate timekeeping, payroll processing, and compliance with state and federal requirements.

As part of the Financial Services Team, you will manage payroll data, update records, and ensure timely W-2 certification, contributing to a highly engaged workforce and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Enthusiasm for customer service and accurate timekeeping.
• Experience with payroll practices for monthly and biweekly cycles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all payroll processes for 700+ employees.
• Administer payroll system in line with State fiscal rules, IRS, and federal requirements.
• Update employee records (W-4s, Direct Deposit forms) and certify W-2.
• Prepare biweekly and monthly payrolls for the department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Timekeeping

Payroll practices

Tools

Payroll system

Job description

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Department of Law (DOL) is seeking an experienced payroll and timekeeping administrator to join the Financial Services Team! This position is best suited for a professional with outstanding attention to detail, ability to work as part of a team, enthusiasm for customer service, and knowledge of effective, accurate timekeeping and payroll practices. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging payroll issues and support two different payroll cycles (monthly and biweekly). If you're looking for an opportunity to work on a collaborative team while supporting a highly engaged workforce, apply today!

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/. The Financial Services Unit exists to provide accounting, payroll, and financial reporting services to the Department of Law (DOL or Department). This unit develops and implements processes for services including: financial reporting (internal management, state, and federal), accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, payroll, fiscal policy and procedures, encumbrance management (purchase orders and contracts), budget monitoring, and contracting. This unit provides advice and assistance to executive management and all sections and programs within DOL. The Department executes a mixed budget of general, cash, reappropriated, and federal funds. This work unit also processes DOL payroll for over 700 employees.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Payroll Administrator will oversee, coordinate and manage all payroll processes for the Department of Law for both monthly and biweekly payrolls.

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and enter bi-weekly and monthly payroll for 700 plus employees.
• Administer DOL payroll system in accordance with State fiscal rules, IRS, and other federal requirements.
• Evaluate various data sources to enter and update employee records in the payroll system, including W-4s, Direct Deposit forms.
• Certify employee W-2