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HR & Payroll Specialist

Lakeshore Talent
Lone Tree, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026

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: $75,000 – $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

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




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