Payroll Coordinator

Frasier•Boulder, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is more than just a payroll job; it's an opportunity to support the people who make our community thrive. The Payroll Coordinator will ensure that over 350 team members are paid accurately and on time, while serving as a trusted resource for payroll and timekeeping questions. The position involves working closely with leaders across the organization to create a positive employee experience built on trust, responsiveness, and accountability. As the organization's payroll subject matter expert, this role is critical in supporting the people who care for residents daily. Experience with UKG Workforce Management is highly desired, and candidates with direct UKG experience will be strongly preferred. Frasier is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960, with a mission to build community that inspires and celebrates life. Their values-based culture fosters community, cultivates curiosity, inspires excellence, and leads with respect and accountability.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with UKG Workforce Management (formerly Kronos) is highly desired and strongly preferred.
Three or more years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a multi-department organization supporting 250+ employees.
Strong knowledge of payroll administration, wage and hour regulations, payroll taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
Experience supporting payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities.
Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience with Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) reporting and CMS requirements preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
Pride in accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
Enjoy helping others and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Experience with UKG Workforce Management and enjoy being the go-to expert others rely on for system knowledge, troubleshooting, and support.
Build trust through professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Comfortable managing competing priorities and meeting important deadlines.
Enjoy solving problems and continuously improving processes.
Communicate clearly and confidently with employees, leaders, and business partners.
Value collaboration and enjoy being a trusted resource for others.
Believe that a positive employee experience matters and that every interaction is an opportunity to support your team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG Workforce Management is highly desired and strongly preferred.
Candidates with direct UKG experience will be strongly preferred.
Experience with Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) reporting and CMS requirements preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Run biweekly payroll for more than 350 team members—accurate, timely, and compliant.
Process payroll adjustments, manual checks, and special payrolls.
Serve as a trusted payroll resource for employees and leaders.
Act as a primary administrator for UKG Workforce Management.
Troubleshoot issues, support users, and help optimize system performance.
Ensure workforce data remains accurate, reliable, and actionable.
Coordinate PBJ reporting and support payroll audits, tax reporting, and year-end activities.
Manage garnishments, benefit deductions, and payroll compliance requirements.
Prepare reports and reconciliations that support sound business decisions.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity.
Support employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, transfers, pay changes, and separations.
Train and support managers and employees on payroll and timekeeping systems.
Make payroll easy, accurate, and accessible.
Build trust through responsiveness, accuracy, and follow-through.
Help create a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.