Payroll Specialist - Full-Cycle, Nonprofit, 1 Remote Day

Lakeshore Talent; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Lakeshore Talent partners with a Denver nonprofit to fill a Payroll Administrator role on the People & Culture team. You will oversee full-cycle payroll, support payroll accounting, benefits reconciliation, employee inquiries, and HRIS administration.

The role requires knowledge of Colorado payroll laws, FAMLI benefits, and related accounting processes. Hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one remote day per week. Contract-to-hire and full-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of full-cycle payroll experience
• Working knowledge of Colorado payroll laws and regulations
• Strong understanding of Colorado FAMLI leave benefits and related payroll administration
• Knowledge of payroll accounting principles and journal entries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based applications
• Ability to operate a 10-key by touch
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently after training

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and contract employees, including off-cycle payments.
• Review timecards, earnings, deductions, and payroll data for accuracy and timely processing.
• Maintain employee payroll records and HRIS data updates.
• Ensure accurate data transfers between timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with reconciliation of wages, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
• Enter payroll, accrual, and benefits information into the accounting system and ensure GL postings.
• Process benefits deductions, garnishments, and retirement contributions and reconcile enrollment against deductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

HRIS administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Business Admin / Accounting / HR

Tools

Paylocity

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lakeshore Talent partners with a Denver nonprofit to fill a Payroll Administrator role on the People & Culture team. You will oversee full-cycle payroll, support payroll accounting, benefits reconciliation, employee inquiries, and HRIS administration.

The role requires knowledge of Colorado payroll laws, FAMLI benefits, and related accounting processes. Hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one remote day per week. Contract-to-hire and full-time opportunities available.