$25 - $27 per hour
Description Location: Centennial, Colorado Job Title: HR & Payroll Administrative Assistant Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt... ...weekly payroll processing and act as a backup for the payroll specialist, ensuring accurac…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in Denver, CO
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$24–$48/hr
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$70k
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$22 - $24 per hour
Title: Customer Care Agent Pay: $22–$24 per hour Reports To: Customer Care Manager Summary: This position is responsible for interacting with customers to provide information in response to inquiries regarding services,…
$20 - $25 per hour
Billing Specialist – Centennial, CO Compensation: $20 – $25 Hourly Overview: Nexus HR is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join a reputable healthcare clinic in Centennial, CO. This role is responsible for…
$46k - $60k
what’s next for your career. PCL is excited about the growth of data center opportunities and is seeking a highly motivated Payroll Coordinator to support a national data center business unit. Backed by the stability of…
$65k - $80k
company. Your responsibilities: Own all core accounting functions including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency across all financial…
$18 per hour
: : Billing Operations Representative II Remote Hourly Compensation: $18/hour Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, pri…
$65k
trust is not a back office detail. It is the promise underneath every other promise we make to our team. We are hiring a Payroll Specialist to own that promise for six restaurants and one corporate office. This is a spec…
$63.15k - $85.5k
Job Description Company Summary EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobil…
safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality. Position Summary: The Payroll Supervisor oversees and coordinates RK Mechanical, Inc.’s multi-state, weekly in-h…
Pension Outsourcing Pension Payroll - Associate Manager ~202604191 ~United States ~Denver, Colorado, United States ~Full time View favourites Description In this challenging role as a Pension Outsourcing Payroll- Associa…
$50k - $65k
Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) that provides payroll, benefit administration and human resource solutions to small... ...with a designated OnePoint of contact. An experienced specialist who becomes a…
generations! **Only applicants who live in, or who plan to relocate to Colorado will be considered for this role. Payroll Specialist: The Payroll Specialist ensures pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance…
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What payroll specialists earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$31 | $50k–$64k |
| Mid level | $29–$38 | $61k–$79k |
| Senior | $37–$48 | $77k–$99k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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