Payroll Specialist

Apex Service Partners

Payroll Specialist managing payroll for over 1,100 employees in Denver area. Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and responding to employee inquiries in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process weekly, multi-stated payroll for 1,100+ employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and state regulations
Calculate, review, and verify the regular rate of pay for overtime, sick pay, and other applicable earnings in accordance with FLSA requirements
Partner closely with site General Managers, Timekeepers, and site payroll support staff to validate time data and ensure on-time payroll submission
Manage and process final paychecks for both voluntary and involuntary separations, meeting all state-specific final pay deadlines
Coordinate with Human Resources regarding final pay, new hire pay setup, corrections, and off-cycle payments as needed
Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers, including questions regarding pay, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit withholdings
Administer and maintain garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and benefit deductions, ensuring accurate and compliant processing
Oversee and manage the time and attendance cycle at a regional level within the HRIS system, including timecard audits and issue resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5+ years of experience in payroll processing or a related role
1+ years of experience in ADP is required
Service Titan software experience is highly preferred
Strong understanding of payroll practices, regulations, and tax laws.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work overtime during peak payroll periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Employee Discounts
Career growth opportunity
Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Pay available based on position and 401(k), IRA

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingFLSA compliancetime and attendance managementtimecard auditsgarnishments administrationtax levies processingbenefit deductions managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skills