Senior Payroll Administrator

Fast Enterprises • Centennial, CO

4d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998, we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of GenTax®. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Unemployment Insurance, and Child Support Engagement agencies.
Your FAST career has a meaningful and lasting social impact. FAST offers a collaborative in-office problem-solving environment.
We are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Finance team at our headquarters in Centennial, CO. This role will initially be five days in-office for training and then transition to a hybrid schedule (four days in-office), where you’ll assist with payroll processing for approximately 2,500 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 4-9+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience, with a proven track record of accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with advanced skills such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and with employees.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll data with integrity.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow, Lyric, or Celergo is preferred.
• International payroll experience is a plus, including understanding tax treaties and foreign payroll systems.
• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of domestic and international payrolls for employees across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including wage and hour compliance, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
• Administer and optimize payroll systems, managing integrations with existing and new platforms to streamline workflows.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy, compliance with federal, state, and international regulations, and adherence to company policies.
• Stay up to date on payroll legislation and labor laws, implementing changes to maintain compliance and industry best practices.
• Develop and deliver custom payroll reports tailored to the needs of internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and auditors.
• Collaborate with the Finance and HR teams to reconcile payroll data with accounting and financial records.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to employees and management.
• Educate employees on payroll policies, tax forms, and self-service tools to improve their understanding and engagement.
• Document payroll procedures in a clear and detailed manner, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the organization.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Provide training to team on policies, regulations, and processes.
• Reconcile invoices related to payroll ensuring alignment with financial records and timely payments.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Finance teams to support cross-functional projects and system implementations.
• Contribute to organizational initiatives by providing payroll-related insights and participating in special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Throughout your career, you will be rewarded through our merit-based pay structure, 401(k) matching program, and performance based bonuses.
• Our exceptional benefits package includes coverage for FASTies and their families. Health, dental, and vision insurance are 100% employer-paid, providing the peace of mind of top coverage without financial burden.
• Sabbatical program, known as the FAST Pause. This program provides you with a month of paid leave to pursue your passions and recharge in any way you would like.
• We provide paid parental leave.
• We provide paid holidays, as well as vacation and sick time.
• Our gift matching program matches annual volunteer hours or monetary donations.
• Team-building activities are offered throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level