Energy Fuels is a leading producer of critical materials, including rare earth elements and uranium, with a growing domestic and international footprint. We are seeking a Payroll & HRIS Manager.
The Payroll & HRIS Manager is responsible for overseeing all payroll operations and the administration, optimization, and integrity of the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing, maintains employee data integrity, manages HR technology initiatives, develops reporting and analytics, and partners with HR, Finance, IT and business leaders to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
Why Join Energy Fuels
- Opportunity to play a role within a growing global critical materials company
- Direct exposure to leadership
- Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience
This position is based in Lakewood, Co.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll Management
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including regular, off-cycle, bonus, and termination payrolls.
- Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Administer payroll-related activities including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit adjustments.
- Manage payroll audits and reconciliations.
- Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reporting.
- Serve as primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and issue resolutions.
- Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls.
HRIS Administration
- Manage the organization’s HRIS platform, ensuring functionality, data accuracy, and security.
- Configure and maintain employee records, workflows, security roles, and business processes.
- Lead HRIS upgrades, implementations, testing, and system enhancements.
- Partner with vendors and IT team to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, training materials, and user guides.
- Monitor data integrity and perform regular audits.
Reporting & Analytics
- Create and maintain standard and ad hoc HR and payroll reports.
- Analyze workforce, compensation, and payroll data to identify trends and support business decisions.
- Ensure compliance reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Stay current on payroll laws, tax regulations, labor laws, and HR technology best practices.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee and organizational information.
Leadership & Process Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system efficiencies.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT teams to streamline workflows.
- Participate in strategic HR and technology initiatives.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll & HRIS administration.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour compliance requirements.
- Experience administering HRIS platforms, specifically Workday HR and ADP Workforce Now.
- Experience implementing and migrating HRIS platforms, specifically Workday HR.
- Experience supporting multi-state or multi-country payroll operations.
- Advanced proficiency with HR reporting and data analysis.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Knowledge of data integration tools and reporting platforms.
Physical and Sensory Demands:
- Primarily office-based work involves prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and telephone communication.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
- Requires visual acuity sufficient to analyze data, review detailed reports, and prepare presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in group presentation settings.
The physical and sensory demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation Transparency (Colorado Compliance)
Salary Range: $100,000-115,000 annually.
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
Bonus Eligibility: This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.
Benefits
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement plan with company match
· Paid time off and company holidays
· Life and disability insurance
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Additional voluntary benefits may be available
Equal Employment Opportunity
Energy Fuels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Energy Fuels is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants who require accommodation should contact Human Resources.
At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with Energy Fuels is at will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Application Deadline
This position will remain open until filled.
Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
An applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identify their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. To evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.
Sponsorship
Please note that this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
