Payroll Administrator

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Report to the Payroll Manager .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including processing multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and utilizing payroll systems like ADP. Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel functions for payroll reporting and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll AdministrationUnion Payroll ExperienceMulti-State Payroll ExperienceADP Payroll SystemsAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingWage CalculationPayroll Tax FilingsPayroll ReconciliationW-2 PreparationData AuditingPayroll ReportingDiscrepancy ResolutionEmployer WithholdingState Unemployment Insurance

Tools & Technologies

ADPGustoPaylocityMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Collective Bargaining AgreementsPayroll ComplianceFederal Payroll LawsState Payroll LawsCalifornia Payroll

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Payroll Manager
Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, retroactive payments, and salary adjustments
Administer union payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and applicable pay/wage rates
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee earnings histories
Generate payroll reports and analysis
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
Process payroll tax filings, amendments, and corrections
Assist with quarterly and annual reporting
Assist with year-end activities including W-2 preparation and W-2C corrections
Establish employer withholding and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) accounts in new states
Audit payroll data prior to final payroll submission
Reconcile payroll registers, taxes, deductions, and benefit contributions
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, direct deposit issues, and reporting issues
Prepare and distribute termination checks
Work with Payroll Managers and Human Resources as needed for special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
5+ years of payroll administration experience
Union payroll experience
Multi-state payroll and payroll tax experience, with an emphasis on California
Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems (Gusto, Paylocity, etc.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, etc.
Local candidates only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off