Payroll Specialist

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage daily timekeeping and weekly payroll processes with a high degree of accuracy, including entering, reviewing, and validating employee hours.
• Process employee changes and maintain, audit, and update employee records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Complete I-9 (E-Verify) tasks and support compliance-related processes across HR, Payroll, and Operations teams.
• Handle sensitive employee data with precision and discretion while maintaining accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Coach, train, and support supervisors on timekeeping, payroll, and employee change processes to ensure compliance and consistency.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in payroll, timekeeping, or a payroll-focused HR or administrative role.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll and timekeeping processes, with a primary focus on payroll compliance (approximately 70%) and HR-related responsibilities (approximately 30%).
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee data with professionalism, accuracy, and strict confidentiality.
• Experience partnering with or coaching supervisors to drive compliance and resolve process-related issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with a professional demeanor.

Work Environment

This role is onsite in Bothell, WA, in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interaction across departments. It requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Heidelberg Materials is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary $61,900 - $72,735
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled