HR & Payroll Specialist - The Colony, TX

HR & Payroll Specialist Location: Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex (The Office is located in The Colony, TX) About VCC VCC is a leading commercial general contractor with a national footprint and approximately 300 employees across the country. We build complex, large-scale commercial projects and are proud of the team that makes it happen — from the field to the office. Our HR team is small and strategic — the work you do here is visible, meaningful, and felt across the organization from day one. The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Specialist to join our lean HR team. This is a full-cycle role — you’ll own weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll processing and serve as the primary administrator for our employee benefits programs. You’ll be a key point of contact for employees across the country and a hands‑on partner to the VP of Human Resources on compliance, open enrollment, and HR operations. If you thrive in a role where no two days look the same, you’re comfortable managing both detail-intensive payroll work and high-touch employee interactions, and you want to work somewhere that values what HR actually does — this is the role for you. What You’ll Be Responsible For Payroll Process weekly and biweekly payroll for a multi-state, exempt and non-exempt workforce Review and validate timecards, earnings, deductions, adjustments, garnishments, and bonuses Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage/hour and payroll tax requirements Administer auto allowance and mileage reimbursement programs through payroll Support quarterly and annual payroll audits and W-2 coordination Maintain accurate records and partner with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes Benefits Administration Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k) programs Process enrollments, life event changes, and terminations in ADP and carrier portals Serve as the primary employee contact for benefits questions Conduct new hire benefits orientations Lead open enrollment execution — system configuration, communications, and post-enrollment audits Coordinate COBRA with third-party vendors Administer FMLA, personal leave, and other LOA programs; manage return-to-work coordination Manage benefit compliance obligations: ACA reporting support, required notices (SPD, SAR, SBC), and 5500 coordination HR Operations Maintain HRIS data integrity in ADP Workforce Now; process employee status changes and position updates Administer per diem and long-term lodging programs for field-assigned employees Support internal and external audits related to payroll and benefits Partner with the VP of HR on process improvement and compliance calendar management What You Bring 5+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state; benefits administration experience required Hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now (or similar HRIS); carrier portal experience preferred Solid understanding of payroll regulations, wage/hour compliance, and benefits compliance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA) Construction, field workforce, or project-driven industry experience a plus Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred PHR, SHRM-CP, or CPP certification a plus High attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines without dropping the ball A genuine service orientation — you take pride in getting it right for employees We invest in our people and support long-term careers. Our employees receive a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both professional performance and personal well‑being, including: Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement options Wellness program and employee support resources Paid time off and paid holidays 100% paid six-week maternity leave Why VCC Founded in 1987, from one office in Little Rock to nine offices nationwide, VCC has built a reputation for excellence. We operate with a financially conservative, debt‑free philosophy that provides stability and long‑term opportunity. Our success is built on strong field leadership. If you’re ready to build your future with a respected national contractor, apply today. VCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background and drug screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr VCC Construction