Payroll Specialist Job at Robert Half (Lakewood)

Payroll Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Lakewood

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lakewood, Colorado, on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is centered around managing payroll for a diverse workforce across multiple business units within the hospitality and entertainment industry. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while collaborating with various internal teams.

Job Responsibility:

Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees across various business units, including gaming, hospitality, and entertainment
Administer payroll for permanent, part-time, and seasonal employees, ensuring adherence to company policies and deadlines
Manage payroll operations across multiple locations, addressing state-specific regulations and differing pay schedules, including weekly cycles for Nevada
Ensure compliance with tip reporting and regulatory requirements specific to gaming and restaurant environments
Utilize payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms to handle employee data, payroll calculations, and reporting
Collaborate with HR to support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, terminations, pay adjustments, and job changes
Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries while conducting data audits in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
Generate and analyze payroll reports using Excel to validate data and assist with reconciliations
Work with payroll tax leadership to ensure accurate tax filings and compliance, without directly managing tax functions
Contribute during periods of organizational growth and restructuring to support expanding gaming and entertainment properties

Requirements:

Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll for large organizations, ideally with over 500 employees
Expertise in handling multi-state payroll operations, including knowledge of state-specific regulations
Proficiency in using payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or comparable platforms
Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, including tip reporting in regulated industries
Advanced Excel skills, including data validation, reporting, and reconciliation
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with HR and other internal teams
Experience working in fast-paced environments with high-volume payroll operations
Familiarity with payroll processes in the hospitality, gaming, or entertainment sectors

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

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