Data Analyst - Payroll & Benefits

Lakeshore Talent is in search of a Data Analyst - Payroll & Benefits for a growing organization located in Greenwood Village, CO. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential due to continued company growth and expansion. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting payroll and benefits operations through reporting, analysis, and data management.

Location: Greenwood Village, CO (DTC)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (onsite)

Pay Rate: $37.00 - $40.00/hour

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (anticipated 5-6 month contract with intent to convert)

Parking: Available onsite

Position Overview

This role supports payroll and benefits operations by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations. Reporting directly to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, this individual will take ownership of reporting and data analysis initiatives, helping the team identify trends, maintain data accuracy, and improve decision-making processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems independently, and building processes within a fast-paced, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and analyze payroll and benefits reports using HRIS systems, Excel, and Power BI.
Review HR and payroll data, identify trends and insights, and provide recommendations to leadership.
Audit data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies across payroll, benefits, and HR systems.
Assist with dashboard creation, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
Support payroll and benefits teams with reporting requests, compliance audits, and ongoing data initiatives.
Troubleshoot reporting issues and research solutions independently when needed.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
1-2+ years of experience in HR, Payroll, Benefits, reporting, or data analysis support.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Formulas and data manipulation
Data merging and reporting
Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools.
Experience working within HRIS platforms such as Workday, UKG, ADP, or similar systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

A genuine affinity for data and reporting.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Initiative and resourcefulness when solving problems or learning new skills.
Confidence working with formulas, reports, and data analysis.
The ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
Comfort working with moderate-sized datasets and operational reporting.

Why Join This Organization?

Significant company growth and expansion opportunities.
Opportunity to help build and improve processes in a rapidly evolving environment.
Strong potential for permanent employment.
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents upon conversion.
Unlimited PTO and 13 paid holidays upon conversion.
Additional employee perks including food and office stipend programs.

If you're a data-driven professional who enjoys uncovering insights, improving processes, and working independently, we'd love to hear from you.

Lakeshore Talent

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