Payroll Administrator
Mammoth Graphics ‚Ä¢ Brighton, Colorado ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $70,000–$90,000 / year
Posted on Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Transwest is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join and help lead our HR Team. The ideal candidate has deep payroll expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. This role is responsible for overseeing complex, multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continual process improvement. You will partner closely with the Payroll Manager and serve as a subject-matter expert on payroll systems and regulations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy owning high-impact work, we’d love to see your resume!
WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
- HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Car Discount Program
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and execute bi-weekly, semi-monthly, multi-state, and off-cycle payrolls for 1,300+ employees with a high degree of accuracy.
- Oversee the preparation, entry, auditing, and approval of payroll data, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Serve as a payroll subject-matter expert for new hire processing, payroll system configuration, and data integrity.
- Prepare and review complex payroll reports for accounting, benefits, audits, and deferred compensation.
- Maintain organized and accurate payroll records in accordance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Partners with employees at all levels to address payroll inquiries with clarity, patience, and a solutions-first approach.
- Troubleshoot escalated payroll issues and provide guidance to HR, managers, and employees.
- Review and submit all payroll withholdings, including HSA, 401(k), garnishments, and other deductions.
- Process and audit final pay for terminated employees, ensuring statutory compliance.
- Partner with the Payroll Manager on garnishment administration and system enhancements.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll systems and employee data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational readiness.
- Identify, recommend, and help implement payroll process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Act as the departmental lead when the Payroll Manager is unavailable, providing direction and support to management.
- Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
- Perform additional senior-level payroll duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Requires sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
- Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
- Requires working in a fast paced environment.
- Requires the ability to occasional travel to local business locations, during business hours, about 5-10% of the time.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Valid Driver’s License and MVR in good standing.
- 3–5+ years of high-volume, multi-state payroll experience, preferably in an organization of 1,000+ employees.
- Advanced knowledge of payroll best practices, wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, data validation, etc.).
- Experience with Paylocity; experience with system implementations or configuration a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate payroll information clearly and professionally, with a customer-service approach and commitment to resolving employee concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and lead initiatives.
- Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screening.
JOB DETAILS:
- Type: Salary
- Compensation Range: $70,000 - $90,000
- Reports To: Payroll Manager
- Shift: 1st
- Closing Date: Open until filled
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