Payroll Administrator

Position: Payroll Administrator

Division: Finance

Location: Thornton, CO

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt

Compensation: $24.00 – $28.00 / Hourly

The Opportunity

At Industrial Constructors/Managers (ICM), we don’t just build structures; we build the backbone of industry. With a 40 year legacy as an award-winning General Contractor, we’re looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Thornton, CO. This role is essential to ensuring accurate, timely payroll for our W-2 and Union employees, supporting compliance and employee satisfaction across the organization.

As our Payroll Administrator, you’ll assist with our complex payroll processes, certified payroll reporting, and serve as the go-to resource for payroll-related questions. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help maintain our reputation for excellence and integrity.

Why Join ICM?

• Unmatched Capability: We self-perform seven key trades, including Ironwork, Millwright, Pipefitting & more.
• Stability & Growth: Award-winning safety and a 40 year track record of "on time and on budget."
• Impact: Play a critical role in supporting our workforce and ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Gather and code timecards for 125 employees.
• Process complex weekly payroll for W-2 and Union employees using ComputerEase.
• Review timekeeping documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Handle certified payroll reporting and owner-controlled Insurance (OCIP) reporting.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation for audits and compliance.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end processes, including reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Experience: High school diploma required; college degree preferred. Minimum 2 years in payroll administration; certified payroll reporting experience required.
• Core Payroll Systems: Proficiency in payroll software (ComputerEase, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms).
• Technical Aptitude: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation). Strong understanding of payroll systems and their impact. Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and system errors.
• Data Management & Reporting: Comfort with electronic document management and record retention systems. Ability to generate and interpret payroll reports for audits and compliance. Experience with certified payroll reporting. Knowledge of data security protocols for sensitive employee information.
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Knowledge of FLSA, wage and hour laws, and union payroll requirements.

Attributes: Deadline driven with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving skills. Customer service mindset, keeping discretion and confidentiality at the forefront. Able to stay focused in a fast-paced and interrupted driven environment.

The Perks

• Competitive salary: $24.00 – $28.00 hourly based on experience.
• Stability: Join an established firm with a top-tier safety record and a 40 year history.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), along with employer paid peer based mental wellbeing program.
• 401k: With employer match.
• Growth Path: Direct mentorship from leadership with clear avenues for career advancement, including growth into full payroll processing responsibilities.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28