Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Paylocity; Golden, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

High 5 is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and employee benefits for a 100+ employee workforce in Colorado. You will process weekly payroll, enroll benefits, manage deductions, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Coordinate across company structures, review timesheets, handle tax reporting, and maintain confidential payroll data with precision and integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing and/or benefits administration.
• Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees.
• Familiarity with mixed compensation structures, including hourly, salary, and commission-based employees.
• Experience processing weekly payroll cycles.
• Experience managing and auditing employee timesheets.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling payroll data.
• Ability to maintain confidential employee and payroll information.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Colorado payroll taxes and Colorado tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 100+ employees.
• Manage payroll across multiple company structures/entities.
• Handle mixed compensation models, including hourly and commission-based pay.
• Review, verify, and process employee timesheets.
• Administer payroll taxes, including Colorado tax compliance.
• Coordinate employee benefits enrollment, deductions, and updates.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company payroll regulations.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage laws, and tax reporting.
• Support and manage 401(k) plan administration, including audits, compliance testing, and contributions reconciliation.
• Prepare, review, and distribute year-end tax documents, including W-2s, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Job description

Description

At High 5, our mission is simple but powerful: To come together as more than individuals to create a positive impact on our team, our clients, and our community, one High Five at a time. If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference both in your own career and in the lives of others, this is the place for you.

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Administrator with experience managing payroll and employee benefits for organizations with complex company structures and more than 100 employees. Skilled in processing payroll for a mixed workforce that includes hourly and commission-based employees, ensuring accuracy across multiple pay types and departments.

Experienced in reviewing and maintaining timesheets, administering weekly payroll, and handling payroll tax compliance, including Colorado state requirements. Knowledgeable in benefits administration, employee enrollments, deductions, and ongoing support for benefit programs. Strong ability to manage confidential employee data, resolve payroll discrepancies, and maintain compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 annually.
• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Monday!
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Company-Matched 401(k): Invest in your future with employer contributions.
• Paid Holidays + PTO: Enjoy paid company holidays in addition to accrued Paid Time Off.
• Career Growth & Training: Access ongoing professional development from some of the best trainers in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 100+ employees
• Manage payroll across multiple company structures/entities
• Handle mixed compensation models, including hourly and commission-based pay
• Review, verify, and process employee timesheets
• Administer payroll taxes, including Colorado tax compliance
• Coordinate employee benefits enrollment, deductions, and updates
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company payroll regulations
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage laws, and tax reporting
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, including Colorado state payroll taxes
• Support and manage 401(k) plan administration, including audits, compliance testing, and contributions reconciliation
• Prepare, review, and distribute year-end tax documents, including W-2s, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing and/or benefits administration
• Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees
• Familiarity with mixed compensation structures, including hourly, salary, and commission-based employees
• Experience processing weekly payroll cycles
• Experience managing and auditing employee timesheets
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling payroll data
• Ability to maintain confidential employee and payroll information
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills