Lakeshore Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll & HRIS Analyst for a client, a large company based in Centennial, CO. This is a direct hire opportunity!
Location: Centennial, CO
Pay: $72,000 - $82,000 per year
Schedule: The position is fully in-office for the first month for training. Most of the team works in the office four days a week with one day remote flexibility.
Responsibilities:

• Serve as a backup to the Sr Payroll Specialist.
• Assist the Sr Payroll Specialist with research to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Audit the payroll each pay period for integrity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Utilize Excel V-lookups and Pivot tables for data analysis.
• Reconcile one-time payments by comparing payroll input to output.
• Establish baselines to validate overtime pay and regularly scheduled hours for non-exempt employees.
• Define clear segregation of duties and document them.
• Create documentation of payroll audit procedures.
• Analyze the current use of the ADP Time and Attendance module.
• Develop processes and build relationships with Operations Supervisors on ADP deadlines.
• Provide explanations of variances between payrolls.
• Complete all state and federal pay reporting requirements, including pay equity analysis for Affirmative Action.
• Generate payroll upload files and reports as needed from ADP.
• Create merit and bonus templates and collaborate with appropriate leaders to complete them.
• Manage the development and ongoing evaluation of the company’s compensation structure and philosophy.
• Lead recommendations, development, implementation, and oversight of variable pay/incentive programs and policies.
• Administer and communicate employee pay adjustments such as promotions, market adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Assist with special projects related to pay programs.
• Adhere to and promote proper practices and techniques consistent with current operating procedures, safety practices, IRS guidelines, and Company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 11 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6-9 years of payroll experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience utilizing multiple payroll platforms, with one of these platforms being ADP or expert level experience with ADP.
• HRIS experience
• Must be interactive, communicative, and possess high analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• FPC or CPP certification
• Payroll experience in a manufacturing type of environment
• Experience completing government pay reporting

Benefits:

• Mission-driven organization.
• Focus on health and wellness.
• Onsite clinic for employees and dependents.
• Onsite gym.