Payroll Services Specialist - Charlotte, Raleigh, or Greenville

Job Description This Job Requisition will be open through February 13, 2026 for internal candidates to apply. Key Role The Payroll Services Specialist ensures the timely capture, review, and preparation of accurate, payroll-ready time and pay data for craft and administrative employees within assigned business units. This role supports weekly payroll readiness by monitoring timesheet submission, reviewing entries for accuracy and compliance, and aligning data with company policies, union agreements, and wage and hour requirements. As the primary local, employee‑facing payroll resource, the Payroll Services Specialist supports field and office employees with pay-related questions, time‑keeping guidance, and routine issue resolution. The role partners closely with Shared Services Payroll, People Practice teams, and regional field leadership to support compliant payroll processing, appropriately escalating complex matters, and delivering a consistent, high-quality payroll experience. Responsibilities Collect, review, and approve employee time across approved time‑keeping systems (e.g., paper, Rhumbix, Smart Sheet), ensuring entries are complete, accurately classified, and submitted by payroll deadlines. Support craft worker attestation process and requirements. Perform first‑pass review of time entries to identify and resolve anomalies, including overtime, double time, and leave hours prior to payroll submission. Support craft mobility within established guidelines and policies, including payroll coordination for employee movement between projects or entities. Participate in in‑person craft meetings or field discussions as needed to provide payroll guidance and reinforce time‑keeping expectations. Prepare and submit payroll corrections to Shared Services Payroll, including coordination of payroll overpayment repayments as needed. Serve as the primary local payroll point of contact for craft, administrative employees and regional field teams, responding to pay‑related inquiries and supporting issue resolution. Communicate payroll deadlines, requirements, and expectations to field operations and regional leadership to support timely and accurate payroll processing. Support pre‑planning, early communication and follow‑through for non‑normal payroll periods around holidays. Ensure hire completion in CMiC, including tax elections, direct deposit, time‑keeping access, and other downstream payroll‑related onboarding and off‑boarding activities. Assist employees with payroll‑related system access and navigation, including Corpay pay card setup, ADP account access, and retrieval of pay statements and year‑end tax documents. Coordinate with IT and other support teams as needed to resolve access issues. Partner with the Fleet team to support payroll‑related adjustments associated with vehicle assignments. Partner with People Practice Events Specialists to ensure timely information exchange and accurate payroll system updates related to employee transfers between the Family of Companies. Provide operational payroll support related to union agreements and pay practices, including coordination with union representatives as needed to support accurate time reporting, employee classification and payroll readiness. Escalate interpretation or compliance‑related matters as appropriate. Ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, union rules, and DPR policies and best practices. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information through adherence to established controls and data governance standards. Support business continuity, continuous improvement initiatives, and payroll‑related projects as assigned. Additional Requirements Working knowledge of payroll, time‑keeping, and wage and hour concepts. Familiarity with multi‑state payroll environments and unionized workforces preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); intermediate Excel skills preferred. Experience with construction payroll practices, job costing, or industry‑specific systems, a plus. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with field teams and centralized payroll functions. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field preferred. This role will require a background check prior to offer. This position is intended to be based in a local office/job site within the assigned region to support field and office teams through in‑person partnership. Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred. Work Characteristics Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative, solution‑oriented approach. Highly organized with a strong commitment to accuracy and follow‑through. Ability to exercise sound judgment while knowing when to escalate issues appropriately. Collaborative team player who values open communication and cross‑functional partnership. Compensation Range – $52,500–$90,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co