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Payroll Specialist

Cornerstone Recruiting

Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll experience, sound judgment, and leadership qualities, along with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. This individual must be able to work effectively within a diverse team environment while maintaining the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly production payroll, ensuring compliance with company policies, certified payroll requirements, and all applicable federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Review and verify imported hours worked, pay rate changes, and payroll adjustments for weekly production payroll

Implement and administer company pay policies

Prepare and submit certified payroll reports

Report certified payroll to appropriate customer representatives

Ensure accuracy of employee withholdings and deductions

Process and report unemployment documentation for employees on seasonal layoff

Assist in resolving payroll-related issues in a professional, timely, and solution-oriented manner

Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and company operations

Oversee day-to-day 401(k) administration, including ERISA compliance

Prepare and file payroll tax returns

Qualifications & Experience

35 years of payroll accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry

Strong understanding of certified payroll and multi-state payroll compliance

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work effectively under strict deadlines

Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage increasing responsibilities

Demonstrated thorough and logical follow-through on assignments and projects

Strong investigative and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an updated resume in response to this posting.

Cornerstone Recruiting
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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