HR / Payroll Manager

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services•Denver, CO

11h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HR-Payroll Manager owns accurate, on-time payroll for every employee and runs day-to-day HR operations at SWECS. This hands-on role is the go-to resource for pay, benefits, compliance, and employee records, and partners with managers on people issues. The position reports to the VP of Finance & Controllership and has one direct report. It is full-time, exempt, and on-site in Denver, Colorado. The manager oversees end-to-end payroll, payroll systems and records, payroll tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and compliance. The role also owns HRIS administration, personnel records, policies, benefits administration, compensation support, employee relations, reporting, and supervision and development of the recruiting team. The work takes place in a standard office environment with regular computer use. Extended hours may be required around payroll deadlines, year-end, and open enrollment. The stated salary range is $90,000–$110,000, based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience, including at least 2 years leading full-cycle payroll.
Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll and payroll tax filings.
Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, and state wage-and-hour laws.
Proficiency with Spectrum.
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience implementing or migrating an HRIS or payroll system.
Prior experience in a low voltage electrical company.
People-management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including regular payroll, bonuses, adjustments, and prorated calculations for new hires, leaves of absence, and terminations.
Prepare and maintain weekly payroll records and reports, including employee hours and timecards, deductions, and tax withholdings.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage-and-hour regulations, and payroll best practices; monitor legislative changes.
Generate and analyze payroll reports for management and other stakeholders, including insights on payroll expenses and trends.
Assist with internal and external payroll audits by providing documentation and resolving discrepancies.
Respond to employee payroll questions and provide clear information about pay and deductions; remit and reconcile child support orders and 401(k) remittances.
Compile ACHs for missed timecards and amend applicable certified payroll reports.
Oversee payroll software and systems, coordinate upgrades and troubleshooting with IT and vendors, and maintain wage and union codes and certified payroll wage and verification scale sheets.
Maintain payroll data for hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, garnishments, and leave.
Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and partner with Accounting on month-end and year-end close.
Manage payroll tax filings, quarterly returns, and year-end W-2s; investigate and quickly resolve pay discrepancies.
Own HRIS data accuracy, user access, reporting, and process improvements.
Maintain confidential personnel files and records in accordance with retention rules.
Draft and update the employee handbook, HR policies, and standard procedures.
Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave programs, including open enrollment.
Serve as the primary contact for brokers and benefits vendors and resolve employee claims issues.
Support annual compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, and bonus processing.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and wage-and-hour requirements.
Prepare for and support payroll, benefits, and 401(k) audits.
Address employee concerns and provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Work with management and other departments to foster a positive work environment and support organizational goals.
Advise managers on performance, discipline, and workplace issues, and conduct investigations when needed.
Produce regular leadership reports on headcount, turnover, labor cost, and payroll variance.
Supervise, train, and develop the recruiting team.