Payroll Specialist

Ledgent; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Englewood, Colorado for a contract engagement. This role involves managing payroll processing for multi-state employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll processing experience, direct experience with Paycom, and strong expertise in payroll laws. The position is offering a pay rate of $25-$28 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Paycom is required.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel for data management.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll in Paycom for a multi-state workforce.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee payroll records.
• Handle taxes, garnishments, and deductions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations.
• Support year-end payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Direct experience with Paycom

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of payroll laws

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a growing organization in Greenwood Village, CO to identify a Payroll Specialist for a contract engagement. This role will support end-to-end payroll processing and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across a multi-state employee population. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Paycom and can step in quickly to manage payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. This position is paying between $25/hr and $28/hr depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and/or semi-monthly payroll in Paycom for a multi-state workforce
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on time, including wages, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records for accuracy and compliance
• Handle payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and applicable withholdings
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Required: Direct experience with Paycom (implementation or heavy usage preferred)
• Experience processing payroll for multi-state employees
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Excel (lookups, basic formulas, data analysis)
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.