Creative Financial Staffing - Englewood, CO
posted 4 months ago
The Payroll Specialist position is a critical role within a growing, fast-paced, employee-owned engineering and construction company located in Englewood, CO. The successful candidate will join a dedicated payroll department consisting of two other team members and will report directly to the Payroll Manager. This role is essential for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 375 employees across multiple entities, including both union and non-union payrolls. The Payroll Specialist will utilize PayCom and Deltek Vantagepoint systems to manage payroll operations effectively. In this position, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing bi-monthly payroll, responding to employee inquiries, and managing employee change requests. Additionally, the role involves assisting the accounting department with month-end close activities related to payroll, filing workers' compensation reports, and preparing tax reports. The Payroll Specialist will also complete year-end processing for payroll reporting and 401K contributions, along with other payroll-related duties as needed. This position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing, with a preference for those holding a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification. Familiarity with PayCom software is a plus, as are intermediate Excel skills, including proficiency in Vlookups and pivot tables. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. The work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility in scheduling.