Demo

Senior Payroll Analyst

CFS
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Sr. Payroll Analyst

We are seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to lead high-volume, multi-state payroll operations for a growing organization in the renewable energy space. This role is highly specialized, with a strong emphasis on certified payroll, prevailing wage compliance, and regulatory reporting.

This is a strong fit for someone who has deep, hands-on experience with certified payroll and is looking to operate in a high-impact environment with visibility across payroll, accounting, and operations.

Sr. Payroll Analyst – Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • $105K–$115K base 15% bonus
  • Hybrid schedule
  • Industry leader in renewable energy services
  • High-visibility role partnering directly with Time & Labor, Accounting, and Operations
  • Complex, compliance-driven environment with multiple reporting platforms and regulatory requirements
  • Strong internal culture with stability and long-term growth opportunities

Sr. Payroll Analyst – Key Responsibilities

  • Own and review weekly, multi-state payroll for ~2,000 employees using Paylocity
  • Lead certified payroll reporting in compliance with Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, PWA, and IRA requirements
  • Review, validate, and submit certified payroll reports; investigate and resolve rejected filings
  • Maintain and update wage classifications, fringe schedules, and apprentice tracking to ensure compliance
  • Partner with Time & Labor and Operations to resolve discrepancies, job coding issues, and missing time
  • Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support detailed reporting for accounting and audit
  • Support payroll tax setup, quarterly and annual filings, and external audit requests
  • Upload and manage documentation across multiple compliance platforms, including Department of Labor systems
  • Work with subcontractors to ensure adherence to certified payroll requirements
  • Leverage advanced Excel to analyze payroll data and support compliance reporting
  • Support year-end close and ongoing process improvement initiatives

Sr. Payroll Analyst – Qualifications

  • 5–7 years of payroll experience in high-volume, multi-state environments
  • Direct, hands-on experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance (Davis-Bacon required)
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage classifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Experience supporting payroll tax filings, audits, and reconciliations
  • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage and analyze complex data sets
  • Experience in construction, field services, or project-based environments strongly preferred
  • Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll systems preferred
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

#INMAY2026

Salary : $105,000 - $115,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Payroll Analyst?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Payroll Analyst career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
Income Estimation: 
$94,943 - $127,063
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at CFS

  • CFS Providence, RI
  • a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Senior Financial Analyst – Su... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • CFS Washington, DC
  • About The Company And Opportunity Our client is a long standing real estate development company in Mclean, VA. Due to a vacancy, they are hiring a temporar... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • CFS Shelton, CT
  • Calling All 2026 Accounting, Finance & HR Graduates! Are you graduating in 2026 with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources and starting to th... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • CFS Fairfield, CT
  • Our client, a growing and well-established organization in Fairfield County, is looking to add a Junior Accountant to their accounting team. This is an exc... more
  • 5 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Payroll Analyst jobs in the Denver, CO area that may be a better fit.

  • YORK SPACE SYSTEMS LLC Greenwood, CO
  • York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission ope... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • YEB PAYROLL LLC Parker, CO
  • Company Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) is the nation’s leading youth activities platform, offering camps, leagues, classes, and other programs. YEB companie... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!