Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistThe Payroll Specialist will support the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for our field-based workforce. This role will be responsible for payroll processing, reporting, compliance support, and payroll-related employee services across multiple states. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with Payroll, HR, Operations, and Accounting to ensure employee setup, timecard review, union reporting, deductions, certified payroll, and job-specific payroll requirements are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable deadlines.Duties and Responsibilities:Support full-cycle weekly payroll processing for union and non-union field employees across multiple statesReview, audit and process employee timecards in partnership with the Payroll Manager, including researching and correcting discrepanciesComplete verification of employee requestsComplete monthly union reporting while maintaining compliance with due states and remittance requirementsSet up employee insurance deductions and other payroll-related deductions as neededMaintain and update union rates, classifications, deductions, and out-of-state payroll requirementsResearch payroll requirements for new state setups and project locationsAssist employees with payroll questions and correctionsSupport certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliancePartner with HR, Payroll, Operations, and Accounting to ensure accurate employee setup, classifications, deductions, and cost trackingSupport active construction operations and large field workforceRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years payroll experience requiredMulti-state payroll experience requiredHigh attention to detail with strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skillsAbility to manage multiple deadlines across payroll cycles, union reporting, jurisdictional requirements, and auditsUnderstanding of payroll deadlines, compliance obligations, and reporting requirementsStrong communication skills, supporting field employees, leadership and internal departmentsPreferred Qualifications:Construction payroll experienceExperience with union reporting, certified payroll, and prevailing wage reportingExperience with construction payroll systems such as ADP, HeavyJob, or similar platformsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.