Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Description

About the role:

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing and administering all aspects of payroll and benefits processing across the organization. This role ensures the accurate and timely execution of payroll, benefits enrollment/administration, compliance reporting, and employee support, with a focus on delivering seamless, positive experiences to all employees.

Essential Functions

• Oversee payroll processing and administration for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage benefits administration including open enrollment, new hire orientation, and ongoing employee support through the benefits portal.
• Administer 401(k) and ESOP programs, ensuring proper recordkeeping and compliance with plan requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state specific laws and regulations (ACA, HIPPA, ERISA, DOL, Workers Compensation etc.)
• Support and manage payroll and benefits-related audit processes, including data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
• Complete census and salary surveys as required by external agencies and organizational needs.
• Maintain and update Payroll/HRIS (Paylocity & Employee Navigator) ensuring employees have access to accurate and user-friendly tools.
• Provide direct support to employees, answering questions and resolving issues related to payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to streamline payroll and benefits operations and improve process efficiency.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Understanding of benefit plans (health, 401k, ESOP).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing and reporting.
• Customer service orientated with ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of Payroll administration and/or processing.
• Benefits program management and compliance knowledge.
• HRIS/HCM administrative management experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a full-time in-person role based in our Fort Collins office.

What We Offer

• Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Open Paid Leave Program and paid parental leave
• No weekend work
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement program
• Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Competitive compensation, cash bonuses, spot-bonuses
• We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live, work, and play through our Volunteer Time Off program.
  
  

About Us

Across the Front Range, clients choose to work with us based on the relationships and projects we build, and the unmatched client experience we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are all-in on every project. Our culture of ownership drives us to create buildings of distinction and relationships that last. For us, excellence is non-negotiable and it’s why so many of our projects are from repeat customers.

Our Core Values

At Brinkman Construction, we’re Driven to Build, and our core values are the cornerstone of our success. They shape our culture, define our character, inform our vision, and empower us to deliver on our mission.

We Are

Relationship Focused

All In

Salary: Range of $67,000 to $87,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with technical skills and experience.

Anticipated application deadline 12/8/2025