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Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Denver, CO. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to manage payroll operations across multiple states and jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless payroll processing. Responsibilities: - Process payroll for employees across 42 states and Canada, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and jurisdictions. - Handle semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for 1700+ employees, including tax vendor transitions. - Manage equity transactions, including monthly vesting and reconciliation, while maintaining a solid understanding of equity programs. - Collaborate with people operations, accounting, and equity teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution. - Utilize Workday and other payroll systems for processing, auditing, and resolving discrepancies. - Prepare and review reconciliations using Excel, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. - Address payroll tax notices and resolve issues with tax authorities effectively. - Maintain strict adherence to payroll deadlines and guidelines, ensuring smooth operations. - Support audits and reviews to guarantee payroll accuracy and compliance with organizational policies. - Participate in occasional in-person collaboration sessions, leveraging flexible workspace options as needed. Requirements - Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, with expertise in multi-state payroll operations. - Familiarity with payroll systems such as Workday, CloudPay, and ADP Workforce Now. - Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including Canadian payroll experience. - Proficiency in managing payroll for over 500 employees, including equity program transactions. - Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations and audits. - Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise with cross-functional teams. - Experience in handling payroll system transitions and implementing new processes. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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