Payroll Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Denver, CO invites a detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to join our hybrid team delivering accurate, on‑time payroll across multiple states.

You will process hourly and salaried employees, audit data, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with HR, Accounting and Benefits to maintain data integrity. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP/UKG/Paycom/Workday or similar platforms, strong Excel skills, and a proactive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience handling multi-state payroll preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, Ceridian, Paylocity, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and multi-state employees.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Review and audit payroll data, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, and benefits deductions.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, and general ledger accounts.
• Support payroll-related audits and year-end activities including W-2 processing.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate employee data.
• Assist with payroll process improvements, system upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Tax compliance

Excel

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Accounting or finance background

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paycom

Workday

Ceridian

Paylocity

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Denver, CO (Hybrid) Contract, Contract-to-Hire, or Direct Hire Competitive Compensation + Excellent Benefits

Make an Impact Where Accuracy Matters Most

Are you a payroll professional who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? Our client is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization where you'll play a critical role in supporting employees, maintaining compliance, and driving payroll excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to a company that values both its people and its processes.

What You'll Do

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and multi-state employees

• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on schedule

• Review and audit payroll data, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, and benefits deductions

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies

• Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, and general ledger accounts

• Support payroll-related audits and year-end activities including W-2 processing

• Partner with HR, Accounting, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate employee data

• Assist with payroll process improvements, system upgrades, and automation initiatives

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience

• Experience handling multi-state payroll preferred

• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage compliance requirements

• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, Ceridian, Paylocity, or similar platforms

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

• Excellent problem-solving and customer service abilities

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus

• Experience supporting large employee populations

• Exposure to payroll implementations or system conversions

• Accounting or finance background preferred

• Experience with reconciliations and reporting

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Stable, growing organization
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to improve processes and make a meaningful impact
• Career growth within Accounting, Finance, and HR operations

Success in This Role

You'll help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, reduce payroll discrepancies, strengthen compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the payroll function and employee experience.

Pay Details

$30.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefits

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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