Payroll Specialist III

$60,800 - $82,100/Yr

ModivCare - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

This position is integral to the payroll department, responsible for assisting with the review, audit, and processing of payroll for over 3000 multi-state employees using the ADP/Workday system. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can execute payroll on a biweekly basis, ensuring that all processes are completed accurately and on time. The Payroll Specialist will prepare time and attendance for processing, make necessary adjustments, and interpret and set up garnishment orders and child support deductions. This position also involves reviewing all payroll reporting to ensure accurate and timely filing, as well as processing new hires, status changes, and tax updates. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Payroll Specialist will complete pre/post payroll audits and reporting, prepare metrics, and track errors to maintain the integrity of payroll data. The role requires troubleshooting technical issues with payroll and timekeeping systems, maintaining the payroll inbox, and providing backup for manual check processing. The Payroll Specialist will also be expected to perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department.

Responsibilities

• Execute payroll on a biweekly basis
• Prepare time and attendance for processing and adjustments
• Interpret and set up garnishment orders and child support deductions
• Review all payroll reporting and ensure accurate and timely filing
• Ensure accurate processing of new hires, status changes, and tax updates
• Complete pre/post payroll audits and reporting, prepare metrics and track errors
• Review pay adjustments, refunds, overrides, additional deductions, and garnishments
• Troubleshoot technical issues with payroll and timekeeping systems
• Maintain the payroll inbox and back up for manual check processing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Payroll Certification (FPC or CPP)
• ADP and Workday payroll experience
• At least 5 years of experience working in Payroll
• Hands-on experience with a payroll processing/HRIS system
• Knowledge of the general practices and procedures of payroll administration
• Familiar with processing stocks, bonuses, or commission payments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills
• Comfortable auditing payroll, creating, and running reports

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax and Post-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)