Position: Payroll Administrator (Certified Payroll Focus)
Division: Finance
Location: Thornton, CO
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt
Compensation: $28.00 – $32.00 / Hourly
The Opportunity
At Industrial Constructors/Managers (ICM), we build the facilities and infrastructure that keep industry moving. Behind every successful project is a team of dedicated professionals who ensure our workforce is supported and paid accurately. We are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Thornton, CO team. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting our employees through accurate payroll processing, compliance reporting, and payroll administration for both W2 and union employees. Certified Payroll and LCP Tracker experience are preferred but not required.
Why Join ICM
- People First: We value the contributions of every employee and recognize that our success is built on the strength of our team.
- Industry Leadership: As an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector, ICM is known for delivering quality work safely and efficiently.
- Stability & Reputation: With more than 40 years of success, we have built lasting relationships by consistently delivering projects on time and on budget.
- Meaningful Impact: our work directly supports the employees who power our projects, ensuring they are paid accurately and on time.
What You’ll Do
- Process and support payroll activities for W2 and union employees.
- Maintain organized payroll records and documentation that support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Administer employee garnishments and ensure timely, accurate withholding and remittance.
- Complete employment and wage verifications (VOEs).
- Support regulatory reporting, tax filings, prevailing wage reporting, and project-specific requirements.
- Assist with certified payroll reporting and submissions when applicable.
- Utilize LCP Tracker and other public works reporting systems as needed.
- Complete OCIP and other required project reporting.
- Serve as a trusted payroll resource for employees, project teams, and auditors, providing timely support and accurate information.
What You’ll Bring
- Education & Experience: High school diploma required; college degree preferred. Minimum 2 years of payroll administration experience; construction and union payroll experience preferred. Certified Payroll experience preferred.
- Core Payroll Systems: Proficiency in payroll software (ComputerEase or similar platforms). LCP Tracker experience preferred.
- Technical Aptitude: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation). Strong understanding of payroll systems and their impact. Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and system-related errors.
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations. Familiarity with FLSA, wage and hour laws, union payroll requirements, and prevailing wage laws.
- Team-Oriented Mindset: Ability to collaborate across departments while providing exceptional service and support to employees at all levels of the organization.
- Attributes: Deadline driven with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving skills. Customer service mindset, keeping discretion and confidentiality at the forefront. Able to stay focused in a fast-paced and interrupted driven environment.
The Perks
- Competitive Pay: $28.00 – $32.00 hourly based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), along with employer paid peer based mental wellbeing program.
- Retirement Planning: 401k with employer match.
- Career Development: Direct mentorship from leadership with clear avenues for career advancement, including opportunities to expand into full-cycle payroll processing.
- Established & Growing Company: Join a respected organization with a strong safety culture, long-term stability, and a reputation for quality work.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
This position is being filled directly; third-party recruiter or staffing agency outreach is not needed.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
