Payroll Specialist

Overview

A part-time Payroll & Benefits Administrator is needed to manage complex multi-state payroll operations and enhance payroll processes, compliance, and efficiency. This role involves processing biweekly payroll for approximately 90 hourly and salaried employees across multiple states and jurisdictions. Strong experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, multi-state payroll administration, and wage and hour compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for about 90 employees using ADP Workforce Now
• Manage multi-state payroll administration and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Administer certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliance
• Support employee benefit enrollments and payroll deductions
• Coordinate new hire payroll setup and onboarding activities
• Maintain payroll records and compliance documentation
• Generate payroll reports for Finance, Safety, HR, and leadership teams
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting and documentation
• Identify payroll inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
• Support future payroll and timekeeping system implementation projects
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of payroll administration experience
• Experience processing complex multi-state payroll
• Certified payroll experience
• Prevailing wage experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws
• Ability to independently process payroll accurately
• Strong payroll compliance expertise
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Benefits administration experience
• Payroll system implementation experience
• Construction or project-based payroll experience
• Union payroll experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience improving payroll processes and implementing best practices
• Ability to train or mentor others on certified payroll requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Benefits eligibility includes medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including PTO, vacation, and sick leave

Eligibility for benefits may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and specific plan terms.

Work Environment

• Fully remote position
• Part-time schedule averaging approximately 30 hours per week
• Collaborative work with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations teams
• Opportunity to participate in payroll system enhancements and future timekeeping implementation projects
• Preference for candidates located in states where the organization currently operates

Location

This is a contract-to-hire position based out of Centennial, CO.

Additional Information

• The position is anticipated to close on July 18, 2026.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.
• For positions located in San Francisco, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in compliance with local ordinances.
• Lie detector tests are not required or administered as a condition of employment in Massachusetts.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by the hiring team.