Senior Payroll Analyst

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Analyst performs complex payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee compensation. The role analyzes payroll data, researches and resolves complex payroll issues, supports payroll compliance and reporting requirements, and maintains the integrity of payroll systems and processes. It works closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, Timekeeping, and other internal teams to identify discrepancies, improve processes, and resolve issues affecting employee pay. The position prepares, processes, calculates, and audits multi-state semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll and tax payments. It analyzes and resolves complex matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures, recommends and helps develop payroll procedures, coordinates approved system changes, and compiles financial, tax, and payroll reports for internal and external purposes. This is a regular position with an hourly salary range of $28.96–$41.99. Denver Health describes itself as an integrated academic healthcare system and a mission-driven safety-net provider located near downtown Denver.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; experience in lieu of education is acceptable.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; experience in lieu of education is acceptable.
4–6 years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state or complex payroll environment.
7+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll accounting, wage and hour requirements, payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and payroll reporting.
Experience analyzing and reconciling complex payroll data.
Experience with payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, and financial systems.
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including researching complex issues and identifying root causes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information appropriately.

Responsibilities

Analyze payroll data, reports, and employee records to identify discrepancies, trends, errors, and opportunities for process improvement.
Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger activity, tax withholdings, deductions, benefit contributions, and other payroll-related accounts.
Validate payroll calculations and system outputs before payroll completion.
Monitor payroll activities for compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements and organizational procedures.
Maintain payroll documentation and files, and document and update written payroll procedures.
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, tax filings, audit documentation, and other required payroll information.
Research changes to payroll-related laws, regulations, and tax requirements and assess their impact on payroll processes and systems.
Coordinate responses to internal and external payroll audits and provide supporting documentation, analysis, and follow-up.
Develop reports, analyses, and data tools to support payroll operations, financial reporting, compliance, and management decision-making.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, Timekeeping, and other departments to resolve complex payroll issues and maintain accurate employee data.
Prepare, process, calculate, and audit multi-state semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll and tax payments.
Recommend and assist in developing payroll procedures and coordinate approved system changes.
Compile financial, tax, and payroll reports for internal and external purposes.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on brands and travel.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and support for internal career growth.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility as an employer for the National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC).