Payroll Intern

About Hensel Phelps

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction, and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, and healthcare. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Payroll Data Entry Intern (New Hire Setup Support)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Data Entry Intern to support the setup and validation of new hire employee data. This entry-level role focuses on ensuring accurate data transfer between onboarding and payroll systems, as well as maintaining employee documentation. This is an in-person role located in Greeley from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate new hire information transferred between onboarding and payroll systems for accuracy and completeness
• Cross-check employee data (e.g., name, address, pay rate, tax details) across multiple systems to ensure consistency
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information prior to final system entry
• Upload, organize, and maintain digital employee documents in accordance with company standards
• Perform basic data entry for new hires as needed to support the payroll team
• Assist with employee offboarding processes, including data updates and documentation handling
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the payroll team as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information

Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data entry systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow processes and work with structured data
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred (Not Required):

• Exposure to HR, onboarding, or payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP)
• Experience with document management or administrative support tasks

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Compensation Range (Colorado Only)

$15.16 USD per hour.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)