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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
Median, full-time
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learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Specification Specialist II, we'll count on you to: Prepare design development and contract documents s…
A large and growing Colorado organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Payroll Operations to lead a high-volume payroll function and oversee a team responsible for payroll processing, compliance, reporting…
Job FamilyFinance - GeneralAbout Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workf…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
$60k - $70k
this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support the team. Job Description We are hiring a Temporary Payroll Specialist (potential to go permanent) to join our centralized team in the Denver Tech Center, CO. What…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$69k - $91k
* About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in…
$60k - $70k
Payroll Specialist - Centennial, CO (In-office) Salary: $60,000-70,000 annually, based on experience Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k) The Payroll Specialist will support end-to-e…
$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…
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…
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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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