Senior Payroll Administrator - Fast Enterprises
Centennial, CO
About the Job
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 is a fully in office role, where you’ll assist with payroll processing for approximately 2,500 employees.
Responsibilities:As a Senior Payroll Administrator at FAST, you will play a critical role in managing payroll processes and ensuring accuracy and compliance across the organization. Your responsibilities will include:
Payroll Management
- 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.
Auditing and Compliance
- 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.
Reporting and Analysis
- 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.
Employee Support and Communication
- 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.
Documentation and Process Improvement
- 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.
Invoice Reconciliation
- Reconcile invoices related to payroll, including benefits and third-party vendor payments, ensuring alignment with financial records and timely payments.
Collaboration and Special Projects
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 4-7+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience, with a proven track record of accuracy and compliance.
- Experience with ADP WorkforceNow is strongly 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Make a difference by driving meaningful and positive change in government agencies.
FAST is an equal opportunity employer.
Voluntary Self-Identification Information is requested for U.S. applicants during the application process.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant.
Fast Enterprises is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Fast Enterprises will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact FastCareers@fastenterprises.com.
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Pay Range:USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.