Payroll Analyst U.S. Multi-State & Union Payroll

Denver, CO(Hybrid) Permanent/Full-Time Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000

We are supporting a well-established North American infrastructure contractor in adding a Payroll Analyst to their team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position plays a key role in supporting accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced operational environment and brings strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, compliance, and union payroll administration.

Position Highlights

• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to support complex U.S. payroll operations across multiple states
• Exposure to both union and non-union payroll environments
• Collaborative team environment within a well-established and growing organization

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Process full-cycle U.S. payroll across multiple states and jurisdictions
• Support payroll administration for both union and non-union employee groups
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and apply wage, fringe, and benefit requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll legislation and tax requirements
• Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate audit-ready records
• Prepare payroll reports and support year-end payroll activities and reconciliations
• Partner with HR, Finance, and operational teams to resolve payroll inquiries and support employees
• Contribute to payroll process improvements, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Qualifications Include:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally within multi-state U.S. payroll environments
• Experience supporting union payroll strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance requirements
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or other project-based industries considered an asset
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Ceridian, Workday, or comparable platforms
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
• CPP designation considered an asset

This position offers the opportunity to join a well-established and growing organization supporting large-scale operations across North America while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the posted position, however only those candidates that meet the qualifications of the role will be contacted by our team.