What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at CFS?
Location: Centennial, CO
Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 annually
About The Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll processing, employee records, and payroll compliance activities across multiple projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working with data, staying organized, and helping ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.
You do not need to be a payroll expert to succeed in this role. We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-focused, and comfortable learning payroll processes and compliance requirements. Think of this position as similar to a paralegal or project coordinator role—someone who keeps information organized, follows established procedures, and helps ensure everything is completed correctly and on time.
What You'll Do
Payroll Administration & Support
Required
#INJUN2026
Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 annually
About The Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll processing, employee records, and payroll compliance activities across multiple projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working with data, staying organized, and helping ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date.
You do not need to be a payroll expert to succeed in this role. We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-focused, and comfortable learning payroll processes and compliance requirements. Think of this position as similar to a paralegal or project coordinator role—someone who keeps information organized, follows established procedures, and helps ensure everything is completed correctly and on time.
What You'll Do
Payroll Administration & Support
- Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related documentation
- Review payroll information for accuracy and completeness
- Track project and employee information in payroll systems
- Help ensure payroll records are organized and up to date
- Collect, organize, and maintain payroll and project documentation
- Support compliance reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Assist with audits and requests for payroll information
- Ensure files and records are maintained in an organized, audit-ready manner
- Communicate with employees, subcontractors, and internal teams regarding payroll-related information
- Assist with onboarding and payroll setup processes
- Follow up on missing documentation and outstanding items
- Serve as a helpful point of contact for payroll-related questions
- Track deadlines, outstanding items, and project updates
- Maintain spreadsheets and reports using Excel
- Enter and update information across various systems and databases
- Support process improvements and documentation of procedures
Required
- 2 years of administrative, payroll support, accounting support, or office coordination experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office software
- Comfortable learning new systems and processes
- Previous payroll experience
- Construction industry experience
- Experience working with compliance-related documentation
- Familiarity with certified payroll or prevailing wage requirements (training available)
- Hands-on experience in payroll administration and compliance
- Exposure to large construction and infrastructure projects
- Opportunities to develop specialized payroll and reporting skills
- Career growth within a stable and growing organization
- Training and support from an experienced team
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
- Structured processes and clear expectations
- Fast-paced environment with variety in day-to-day responsibilities
- Leadership is committed to employee development and growth
#INJUN2026
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000