Senior Payroll Administrator

Brighton, CO (100% Onsite)

$80,000 – $90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits & 401(k) Match

Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team in Brighton, CO. This is a highly visible role supporting payroll operations for approximately 1,300 employees across multiple companies and payroll cycles.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys being both technically strong and employee-facing. The company is looking for a payroll professional who can confidently manage complex payroll processing while also serving as a resource for employee questions, issue resolution, and process improvements.

• Process multi-state payroll for approximately 1,300 employees across multiple entities and payroll cycles
• Manage payroll activities including commissions, bonuses, incentive compensation, and other complex earnings structures
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing in a high-volume environment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll-related questions and issue resolution
• Partner closely with Payroll leadership and HR to maintain payroll integrity and improve processes
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and ongoing process improvement initiatives
• Support both union and non-union payroll environments

• Strong recent payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Hands-on experience with strongly preferred
• Experience processing commissions, bonuses, and incentive compensation
• Strong communication and employee-facing customer service skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Union payroll exposure is a plus, but not required

• High-visibility role with ownership and impact
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Stable organization with multiple business lines and long-term growth potential
• Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits package

Monday – Friday | Standard business hours

100% onsite in Brighton, CO