Payroll Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Requirements Looking to put your payroll experience to work in a role where accuracy, organization, and problem-solving make a difference? Join Stark Tech as a Payroll Specialist, supporting payroll operations across our growing organization. In this role, you'll work closely with our Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. From processing payroll and maintaining employee records to resolving discrepancies and supporting payroll compliance, you'll play an important role in keeping our payroll operations running smoothly.What You'll Do: Process accurate and timely payroll for employees across multiple Stark Tech entities.Review and reconcile employee timecards, payroll changes, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure employee changes are processed correctly and on time.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, working closely with employees, managers, Human Resources, and Finance.Support compliance with applicable federal and state wage and hour laws.Assist with union payroll processing, including reviewing collective bargaining agreements and maintaining union pay and benefit information, as needed.Support certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements in partnership with the Payroll Manager.Provide backup support for weekly and biweekly payroll processing as needed.Prepare payroll reports and provide administrative support to Finance and Human Resources.Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.CompensationThe expected pay range for this position is $23.00-$32.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.Stark Tech reasonably expects to pay within this range at the time of hire. Individual compensation is determined based on several factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. Work Experience Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.Three (3) or more years of payroll processing experience.Experience working with payroll or HRIS systems.Working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet payroll deadlines.Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and resolve payroll discrepancies.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. Preferred QualificationsFive (5) or more years of payroll processing experience.Experience processing payroll across multiple states or legal entities.Experience with union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.Knowledge of certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon.Experience with UKG, Vista, or Kronos. Benefits Advance your career with Stark Tech, a leader in facilities and energy solutions. We specialize in integrating systems, providing energy-efficient equipment and services, and supporting sustainability through innovative technologies. At Stark Tech, we invest in our employees by offering a competitive benefits package recognized with Mployer's 2026 Great Employee Benefits designation, featuring Market Leading Medical Benefits, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous employer HSA contributions, paid time off, a 401(k) with employer match, wellness programs, and career development opportunities. Join our fast-growing, customer-focused organization where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded with competitive pay and a positive work environment. \nCompany DescriptionAt Stark Tech, we build careers — not just fill positions. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we focus on hiring candidates who are aligned with our culture and committed to long-term growth. We invest in our people through meaningful training, active engagement, and intentional communication to ensure every team member has the opportunity to succeed. We’re truly built differently. We’re defined by a culture that puts customers first, challenges the status quo, and takes pride in doing the right thing—every project, every partnership, every day. Across North America, we partner with our clients in advanced building and power solutions. We work on some of the most exciting and complex environments imaginable. From K–12 schools and healthcare facilities to the Space Coast, professional sports stadiums, and world-class arenas, our teams design and deliver solutions that matter.Company DescriptionAt Stark Tech, we build careers — not just fill positions. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we focus on hiring candidates who are aligned with our culture and committed to long-term growth. We invest in our people through meaningful training, active engagement, and intentional communication to ensure every team member has the opportunity to succeed. We’re truly built differently. We’re defined by a culture that puts customers first, challenges the status quo, and takes pride in doing the right thing—every project, every partnership, every day. Across North America, we partner with our clients in advanced building and power solutions. We work on some of the most exciting and complex environments imaginable. From K–12 schools and healthcare facilities to the Space Coast, professional sports stadiums, and world-class arenas, our teams design and deliver solutions that matter.