Payroll Analyst

Within our Corporate Payroll team located in Denver – Leprino is seeking a Payroll Analyst to move our organization to even larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $68,000 and $77,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

What You’ll Do:

• Review and validate weekly payroll for hourly employees, ensuring compliance with both federal/state guidelines and company policies.
• Reconcile payroll tax payments and prepare timely filings for federal and state authorities.
• Post journal entries and support month-end close tasks such as accruals and variance analysis.
• Manage and resolve reconciling items through proactive coordination with internal teams.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate 401(k), HSA, and other third-party file submissions.
• Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries with care, clarity, and professionalism.
• Maintain payroll systems, assist in troubleshooting UKG, and respond to internal help tickets.
• Generate reports for the Department of Labor, internal bonus tracking, and audit support.
• Contribute to cross-training efforts and serve as a backup for Payroll Coordinator and Specialist during absences.
• Assist with training staff on timekeeping tools and support process improvements.
• Participate in testing and implementation for payroll projects and system updates.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and Tax teams to ensure a smooth escheatment process.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field – or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of hands-on payroll experience in a business or shared services environment.
• Familiarity with payroll and timekeeping systems like Kronos or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related area.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential.
• Experience with SAP Payroll systems or large enterprise platforms.
• Comfort with creating ad-hoc reports and working across cross-functional teams.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

Learn more at Leprino.com

While we review LinkedIn Easy Apply submissions and may reach out for an initial conversation, they are considered an inquiry rather than an official application. To be formally considered for this position, please apply directly at careers.leprino.com.