Data Analyst

Data Analyst - Payroll & Benefits

Lakeshore Talent is in search of a Data Analyst - Payroll & Benefits for a growing organization located in Greenwood Village, CO. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential due to continued company growth and expansion. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting payroll and benefits operations through reporting, analysis, and data management.

Location: Greenwood Village, CO (DTC)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (onsite)

Pay Rate: $37.00 - $40.00/hour

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (anticipated 5-6 month contract with intent to convert)

Parking: Available onsite

Position Overview

This role supports payroll and benefits operations by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations. Reporting directly to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, this individual will take ownership of reporting and data analysis initiatives, helping the team identify trends, maintain data accuracy, and improve decision-making processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems independently, and building processes within a fast-paced, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and analyze payroll and benefits reports using HRIS systems, Excel, and Power BI.
• Review HR and payroll data, identify trends and insights, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Audit data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies across payroll, benefits, and HR systems.
• Assist with dashboard creation, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
• Support payroll and benefits teams with reporting requests, compliance audits, and ongoing data initiatives.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues and research solutions independently when needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in HR, Payroll, Benefits, reporting, or data analysis support.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Formulas and data manipulation
• Data merging and reporting
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools.
• Experience working within HRIS platforms such as Workday, UKG, ADP, or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A genuine affinity for data and reporting.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Initiative and resourcefulness when solving problems or learning new skills.
• Confidence working with formulas, reports, and data analysis.
• The ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Comfort working with moderate-sized datasets and operational reporting.

Why Join This Organization?

• Significant company growth and expansion opportunities.
• Opportunity to help build and improve processes in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong potential for permanent employment.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents upon conversion.
• Unlimited PTO and 13 paid holidays upon conversion.
• Additional employee perks including food and office stipend programs.

If you're a data-driven professional who enjoys uncovering insights, improving processes, and working independently, we'd love to hear from you.