Payroll Specialist

CorePower Yoga•Denver, CO

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist supports accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-location workforce through payroll processing, auditing, employee support, and cross-functional partnership. Ensures compliance with payroll regulations, maintains data integrity within Workday, and delivers a high level of service to employees and leaders while supporting operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2–5+ years payroll experience
Workday – Payroll, Time Keeping and Reporting Experience
Experience processing payroll in high-volume and/or multi-state environments
Experience auditing payroll data and resolving discrepancies
Supporting employee payroll inquiries with strong customer service focus
Partnering cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations teams
Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

CPP or FPC certification preferred

Responsibilities

Processes payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations and/or states
Reviews payroll data including timekeeping, earnings, deductions, bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and tax withholdings for accuracy and compliance
Ensures payroll transactions are processed in accordance with company policy and payroll deadlines
Maintains employee payroll records, direct deposits, garnishments, and tax documentation within Workday
Conducts payroll audits and reconciliations to identify discrepancies, missing information, or compliance risks
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws including wage and hour requirements
Supports year-end payroll processing activities including W-2 preparation, audits, and reporting
Maintains confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee payroll information
Serves as a point of contact for employee and team member payroll-related questions and issue resolution
Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
Provides guidance to leaders and HR partners regarding payroll processes, timelines, and best practices
Maintains payroll data integrity and supports system updates, testing, and process improvements within Workday
Partners cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate employee data flow
Supports reporting and payroll analytics to identify trends, errors, and operational improvement opportunities