HR/Payroll Specialist

Lakeshore Talent is partnered with a growing organization that supports multiple school locations across several states in their search for an HR & Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for managing payroll operations while also supporting core HR functions across multiple entities.

This is a highly visible, service-oriented role requiring strong payroll expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate directly with leadership teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Lone Tree, CO (Park Meadows area)

Schedule: Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite/week

Salary: $65,000 – $80,000

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate and timely payroll across multiple entities and states
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations
• Maintain payroll records including wages, deductions, timekeeping, and leave tracking
• Perform payroll reconciliations and generate reporting on payroll expenses and tax liabilities
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, and deductions
• Support payroll audits and provide required documentation
• Assist with payroll system updates, implementations, or integrations

Human Resources Support

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and system setup
• Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data integrity
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee communication
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Assist in maintaining employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
• Support employee relations and performance management processes as needed
• Partner with leadership to address HR-related needs across multiple locations

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with leadership, including occasional presentations on HR and benefits
• Support multiple locations and client groups simultaneously
• Occasional travel (primarily within Colorado, including Colorado Springs during initial onboarding period)

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of payroll experience, with a background in multi-entity and/or multi-state environments
• Working knowledge of HR processes and employment practices
• Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity, iSolved, UKG, or ADP
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance
• Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple locations or client groups
• Benefits administration experience, including vendor/broker interaction
• Experience setting up payroll tax accounts (withholding, unemployment, workers’ compensation, retirement)
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and benefits systems
• Exposure to AI tools in day-to-day work

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Personable and comfortable in a client-facing role
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and initiative
• Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Comfortable working with a remote manager and collaborating via virtual tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams)
• Demonstrates stability in work history