Payroll Specialist

About Us

We are a full-service mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and specialty piping contractor that offers design and construction services for a variety of markets. Our customers include commercial, medical, and technology, as well as municipalities and government agencies.

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialistis responsible forprocessing payroll accurately andtimelywhile ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This positionmaintainspayroll records, processes employee changes, answers payroll-related questions, and supports audits, reporting, and benefits administration activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Includethefollowing.Otherdutieswilllikelybeassigned.

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for all employees.

• Review and verify employee time records, pay rates, deductions, and payroll adjustments.

• Maintainaccuratepayroll records and employee data.

• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and pay changes within the payroll system.

• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll records.

• Coordinate payroll tax filings andassistwith year-end activities, including W-2 processing.

• Respond to employee inquiriesregardingpay, deductions, taxes, and leave balances.

• Administer garnishments, child support orders, and other required deductions.

• Assistwith audits and provide payroll documentation as requested.

• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.

• Support Human Resources withbenefitsadministration and employee record maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience.

• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems preferred.

• Construction industry payroll experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong understanding of payroll practices and employment tax regulations.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thephysicaldemandsofthispositionarethoseassociatedwithworkinginatypicalofficeenvironment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit, see, talk, andhear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.This role requires the ability to workata computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employeeis regularly required towalk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythejobincludeclosevision,distancevision,peripheralvision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skillsrequiredto contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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Notice to Prospective Employees

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EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Geographic Disclosure

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.Employeemay perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Job Locations US-TX-Manchaca

ID 2026-51972

Company The Porter Company

Category Accounting/Finance

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date (8/21/2026 1:20 PM)