Payroll Manager

ADP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,100 - 150,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Matched Retirement Savings

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

A leading provider of workforce management solutions is hiring a Payroll Manager in Denver, Colorado. This role requires leadership skills and experience in project management. You will lead a team, ensure productivity, and provide training while collaborating with other departments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in a relevant role. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, making it a great opportunity for professionals seeking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in relevant field.
• At least three years of people leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of ADP HR, Payroll, and Benefits policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities and ensure quality standards.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Manage escalated issues and provide direction.
• Collaborate with peers to establish best practices.
• Evaluate associates on performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Client service skills

Collaboration

MS Office Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Military experience

Job description

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About the Role

ADP is hiring a Payroll Manager. Thanks for clicking! Let us tell you a little more...

• Are you excited by the prospect of overcoming challenges, thinking dynamically, and taking risks to help your team and your clients accomplish greatness?
• Are you a trusted advisor who delivers on promises -- every time?
• Do you love networking and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?

(P.S. Did you know that the majority of our customers are not only satisfied, but they'd recommend ADP to someone else?)

It gets better: you'll leverage your project management and leadership expertise to assist in establishing the direction of daily activities, ensuring efficient operations, and creating an overall productive and enjoyable working environment for your team.

Leadership Qualities

• Leadership Magnet. Someone your leader can trust and your peers will follow. Someone who can help set the team's direction and lead them to the successful execution of the vision you share with your leader.
• People First. You're a relationship builder who wants to help others, grow friendships, and support people.
• Collaborative Spirit. You achieve more with others and value an inclusive culture where you can be you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily activities of the team to ensure that all work is completed according to scheduled deadlines with attention to quality standards, priorities, and overall goals.
• Demonstrate enhanced understanding and implementation of Business Unit's strategic goals. Oversee the use of standard process workflows by team.
• Function as a consultant and business partner to other groups within ADP.
• Train and mentor team members and identify development needs across the team, working with the Director to coordinate additional training as needed.
• Track various productivity and performance standards to ensure that established levels are achieved, especially during critical activity periods.
• Serve as an acting backup to the Director, providing leadership, guidance and direction to team members in the absence of the Director.
• Manage escalated issues and provide direction.
• Collaborate with peers to establish best practices.
• Analyze team statistics and prepare reports for the Director.
• Evaluate associates on performance and complete annual performance appraisals.
• Work in collaboration with associate to establish Individual Development Plans.
• Develop and administer corrective action and performance improvement plans.
• Hire/Fire authority in conjunction with Human Resources.
• May have budgetary responsibility.
• May have oversight of Workforce Management to include scheduling, and succession planning. Participate in task forces, strategic initiatives, stretch assignments and collaboration opportunities with other Business Units.

Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree OR Equivalent Military experience
• At least five years of experience
• At least three years of people leadership experience

Bonus Points For These

• MBA or advanced degree
• Certifications: Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Superior client service skills (both verbal and written) and strong, active listening and communication skills
• Advanced Internet and MS Office Skills (Word/Excel) required
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment, focused on achieving results
• Proficiency and in-depth knowledge of all pertinent ADP HR, Payroll, and Benefits policies and procedures
• Prior leadership training
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of management
• Proficient in the latest web technologies and working knowledge of various operating systems

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

• Bring your passion and fun. Be yourself in a culture of highly diverse perspectives and insights.
• Stay ahead of the curve. An agile, fast-paced environment means plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Find meaning. Feel good as you do work that accelerates progress for employees in organizations all over the world.
• Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits that start on Day 1, because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

Apply Now

What are you waiting for? Apply now! Applications for this posting will be accepted until 01/16/2026.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions.

Compensation: USD $74,100.00 - USD $150,300.00 / Year*

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more.

A Little About ADP

We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.