Payroll Specialist

MYR Group

Thornton, CO

Full Time

Posted September 30, 2026

$38k - $70k

Transmission & Distribution

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Source: Employer career site View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

WHAT WE OFFER

Key Responsibilities

Process assigned payrolls accurately and within established payroll schedules
Process employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, tax withholding, direct deposit, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll updates
Prepare manual checks and off-cycle payroll adjustments as needed
Research and resolve routine payroll discrepancies
Retrieve data for audit requests
Assist with payroll audits and reconciliations
Process and maintain wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other involuntary deductions in accordance with applicable laws, court orders, and company policies
Support payroll team members with administrative tasks, data entry, reporting, filing, and special projects as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information and comply with company policies regarding sensitive data
Provide cross-functional support to ensure continuity of payroll operations during peak processing periods or staff absences
Other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance.
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
ABOUT YOU

Requirements

Two (2) or more years of payroll, accounting, finance, or related experience
Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM, JD Edwards (E1), Construction Monkey, or similar payroll systems preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or related field is preferred

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents. This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents. This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.