Senior Payroll Analyst

Job overview

The Senior Payroll Analyst role is hybrid in Broomfield, CO, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and flexibility to work offsite Monday and Friday; employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office. The stated compensation is $75,000–$114,000 per year plus an annual bonus. Vail Resorts operates destination resorts and ski areas and aims to create an Experience of a Lifetime for employees and guests. The analyst serves as a senior subject matter expert for payroll processing, tax, accounting, and reporting across U.S. and Canadian entities. The role strengthens accuracy, compliance, controls, and operational efficiency through analysis, system improvements, documentation, and cross-functional partnership.

What you'll do

• Support payroll systems and processes for accurate, timely transactions
• lead cross-functional evaluation and improvement of payroll ERP and case-management tools
• maintain payroll guidelines and procedures
• advise on payroll tax obligations across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions
• research tax discrepancies and support agency inquiries, audits, and notices
• audit payroll results and reconcile with finance systems
• lead process-improvement initiatives
• partner with Benefits, Legal, HR Compliance, HRIS, Finance, and HR Business Partners
• document procedures, controls, and best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

broomfield co

vail resorts

senior payroll analyst

payroll operations

payroll tax

payroll accounting

sox controls

workday

adp

sap

hybrid

$75k–$114k per year

annual bonus

multi-jurisdiction payroll

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus, ski passes, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, free ski lessons, discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles, 401(k), employee assistance program, training and professional development, health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, free dependent ski passes, and critical illness and accident plans.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule requires onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and residence within 50 miles of the Broomfield office; Canadian payroll experience is a plus.

About the employer

Vail Resorts is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.