Payroll Specialist

Description

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee weekly payroll processing and support payroll compliance, reporting, and accounting functions. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with operations, HR, accounting, and project teams while ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration. Additional support with accounts payable processing may be needed following weekly payroll completion.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for field and operations employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations

• Prepare and manage certified payroll reporting for prevailing wage projects

• Review and reconcile timekeeping records, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate job costing allocations

• Partner with project managers and field supervisors to verify labor hours and payroll data

• Maintain employee payroll records, including tax documentation, benefit deductions, and garnishments

• Collaborate with HR and accounting on benefits administration, PTO tracking, payroll journal entries, and reporting

• Generate payroll, labor cost, and headcount reports for leadership teams

• Support internal and external audits, year-end payroll activities, W-2 processing, and quarterly tax filings

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and increase efficiency

• Assist with accounts payable invoice processing as needed

Requirements

• 4+ years of payroll processing experience

• Construction industry experience strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of payroll regulations and general accounting principles

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience with Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum is a plus

• Flexible, team-oriented mindset with the ability to support special projects

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion

For immediate consideration, please reach out to Leigh Goings on LinkedIn!

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