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Payroll Manager

CFS
Arvada, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Position Overview

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and execute payroll operations across four regions, supporting approximately 550 employees. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and attention to detail.

This highly visible Payroll Manager position plays a critical role within the organization and requires an individual who can effectively manage payroll processes across multiple systems, administer prevailing wage requirements, and serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert.

Payroll Manager Core Responsibilities

  • Manage and process weekly payroll across multiple regions.
  • Oversee payroll cycles and ensure timely completion of weekly payroll processing.
  • Import, review, and validate employee timekeeping data from multiple systems.
  • Administer prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Audit payroll data, earnings, deductions, benefits, and employee classifications for accuracy.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies and research issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintain payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Operations teams to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and prevailing wage regulations.
  • Recommend and implement payroll process improvements and best practices.
  • Serve as the organization's primary payroll resource and subject matter expert.

Systems & Technology

Experience With The Following Systems Is Highly Preferred

  • ADP
  • Spectrum
  • HCSS HeavyJob
  • Microsoft Excel

Payroll Manager Qualifications

  • 5 years of payroll experience, preferably within construction, contracting, or project-based environments.
  • Experience managing payroll for a large employee population.
  • Strong knowledge of prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
  • Experience working with multiple payroll and timekeeping systems.
  • Comprehensive understanding of payroll compliance, wage regulations, and reporting requirements.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

  • Payroll leadership
  • Multi-region payroll administration
  • Prevailing wage compliance
  • Certified payroll reporting
  • Payroll auditing and reconciliation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Timekeeping management
  • Collaboration and communication

Work Environment

  • 100% onsite position.
  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment with significant visibility and responsibility.
  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary of the Payroll Manager is $85,000 - $90,000 based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Stable organization with opportunities for professional growth.

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Salary : $85,000 - $90,000

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