Hiring: Payroll Administrator (Administrator III). Company: State of Colorado Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:12:31 Employment Type: Part-time Target Skills & Keywords : Medicare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •A combination of in accounting, finance, business administration or other directly related education and/or relevant experience in payroll administration, accounting or other closely related role to the work assigned equal to six (6) years. Education will only substitute for up to five (5) years of the required experience. •If you are qualifying under the Education and Experience option listed above, you must submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Required Skills: •The Payroll Administrator will oversee, coordinate and manage all payroll processes for the Department of Law for both monthly and biweekly payrolls. •Prepare and enter bi-weekly and monthly payroll for 700 plus employees. •Administer DOL payroll system in accordance with State fiscal rules, IRS, and other federal requirements. •Evaluate various data sources to enter and update employee records in the payroll system, including W-4s, Direct Deposit forms. •Certify employee W-2 reports at year-end, reconciling gross earnings, federal and state withholding, Medicare tax, etc. •Calculate, complete, and ensure timely submission of the 6-month certification of earnings to PERA for retiring employees. •Identify changes to procedures or processes based on data analysis or to ensure compliance with changes in fiscal rules, personnel rules, or other requirements. •Identify and compile requested payroll documentation for audits and submit responses to Payroll Supervisor, Payroll Lead, and Controller. Qualifications: •In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application. This information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants. •State of Colorado payroll processing experience is highly desired •Demonstrated experience processing high-volume payroll (generally 500–800+ employees) in a fast-paced environment, with a strong track record of managing large employee groups and executing both biweekly and monthly payroll cycles with accuracy and efficiency using a payroll software system. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain payroll concepts, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide guidance to employees and supervisors. •State of Colorado payroll experience (including knowledge of state fiscal rules, personnel rules, statewide systems, and PERA processes) is highly desirable. •Effective verbal and written communication •Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to review, verify, and reconcile complex payroll and timekeeping data accurately. •Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Excel, including familiarity with complex formulas such as VLOOKUP. •Solid foundational math skills, necessary for calculating payroll adjustments, accruals, reconciliations, and verifying accuracy across multiple data sources. •Demonstrated capacity to adapt, including evolving systems, new policies, and shifting operational priorities, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!