Brown and CaldwellBC

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned environmental engineering and construction firm focused on the U.S. water and environmental sectors. They provide engineering, scientific, consulting, and construction services to municipal, federal, and private organizations.

Brown and Caldwell

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 50k-76k USD

United States only

Our Denver office has a new opportunity for a Payroll Senior Specialist with payroll experience to join our growth-oriented professional engineering and environmental consulting office. In this role you will report to the Payroll Manager and will work closely alongside a Payroll Lead.

When you join Brown and Caldwell you will enjoy a unique and welcoming culture. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative, and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work. The work we do is interesting, challenging, and wide-ranging in nature, and so is our client base.

Job Expectations:

Payroll Processing

  • Monitor and manage multi-state and Canadian payroll processes, including importing, proofing, editing, processing, and transmitting all payroll wages, deductions, reimbursements, bonuses, and manual payments consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
  • Assist 2,000+ employees and contractors with weekly timesheet submissions and payroll related inquiries
  • Analyze and audit payroll data for accuracy and completeness of payment to employees
  • Reconcile and pay third-party benefit vendors i.e., 401K, HSA, FSA
  • Partner with internal cross-functional teams to ensure timely processing of all new hires and terminations

Ad-hoc

  • Process wage garnishments, including setting up withholding on employee records and submitting nonexempt earnings statements
  • Monitor and process Labor Transfers requests
  • Maintain employee master payroll records
  • Prepare periodic reports such as Labor Statistics, Multiple Worksite, OSHA and Mine Site reports for internal customers and external agency reporting requirements.
  • Build strong working knowledge of the internal accounting system and timesheet function

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • FPC/CPP or Associates degree with an accounting focus
  • 3 or more years of payroll processing experience
  • Working knowledge of payroll-related systems (UKG, Ceridian, Workday, CIS+, ADP a plus)
  • Basic understanding of general ledger transactions resulting from payroll transactions
  • Experience with employee relocation and housing expenses desired
  • Intermediate level excel data analysis skills desired
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer service focused, while maintaining compliance with company policies
  • Acute attention to accuracy and confidentiality
  • Excellent time management, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks assigned

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $25.20 - $34.50/hr.

Location B: $27.70 - $38.00/hr.

Location C: $30.20 - 41.40/hr.

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401 (k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,300 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Salary: 50k-76k USD

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We are Brown and Caldwell, a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with a rich history dating back to 1947. Our founders, Ken Brown and Dave Caldwell, established our company with a clear vision: to tackle complex engineering challenges and apply innovative technology to emerging environmental problems. For over 75 years, this dedication to service, exceptional technical solutions, and continuous innovation has remained at the core of our identity. We are passionate about safeguarding water, maintaining critical infrastructure, and restoring habitats to ensure our communities thrive. Our commitment extends beyond just projects; it's about building lasting relationships with our clients and making a tangible, positive impact on the environment and the world around us.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a unique culture of collaboration and shared purpose. Our team of over 2,100 dedicated professionals, spread across more than 50 offices in North America and the Pacific, are all working towards a common goal. This collective drive allows us to deliver exceptional quality and service, consistently exceeding client expectations. We pride ourselves on being the largest engineering and construction firm solely focused on the U.S. water and environmental sectors. This specialized focus allows us to develop deep expertise and provide creative, progressive solutions to municipal, federal, and private organizations. We believe in a world where the needs of society, our clients, and the environment can coexist harmoniously. This belief, championed by our founders, continues to guide our approach to every challenge, pushing us to constantly evolve our services and develop sustainable, economically advantageous solutions that preserve the health of our ecosystems and improve the lives of everyone we serve.

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