Senior Payroll Analyst

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$29 - $42

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, 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 matters affecting employee pay. The position also supports payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and special payroll projects. The analyst prepares, processes, calculates, and audits multi-state semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll and tax payments. The role handles complex matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures, recommends and assists with developing new procedures, coordinates approved system changes, and compiles financial, tax, and payroll reports for internal and external purposes.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, 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 the ability to research complex issues and identify 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; experience in lieu of education is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Analyze payroll data, reports, and employee records to identify discrepancies, trends, errors, and process-improvement opportunities.
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 to ensure accurate employee payments and appropriate accounting treatment.
Monitor payroll activities for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements and organizational procedures.
Maintain payroll documentation and files in accordance with internal procedures, and document and update written payroll procedures.
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, tax filings, audit documentation, and other required payroll information accurately and on time.
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 and ensure accurate and timely payroll and tax payments.
Recommend and assist in developing payroll procedures and coordinate approved changes within the system.
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 7 holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, along with 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 and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement pathways.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, plus free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) programs.