Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Payroll Specialist
Location :  Tuscaloosa, AL (Onsite – 5 days week)
Hire Type : Direct Hire (Fulltime Permanent Role)

Job Description:
We are seeking an accurate and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a  fully on-site role . You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll operations for both hourly and salaried field and office employees using  Ceridian Dayforce . The ideal candidate manages complex payroll adjustments, handles authorized withdrawals from company bank accounts, submits retirement contributions, and ensures strict legal and union compliance across the state.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Payroll: Process bi-weekly or weekly payrolls for all salaried and hourly employees in  Dayforce , reviewing timesheets for accuracy, overtime, and project allocations.
• Adjustments & Deductions: Process special pay items including bonuses, retro pay, and per diems, as well as involuntary deductions like wage garnishments and tax levies.
• Banking & Disbursements: Initiate direct deposits, cut manual checks, and execute accurate withdrawals and transfers from the company bank account to fund payroll and associated liabilities.
• Benefits Administration: Calculate, record, and submit timely retirement and benefits payments to  John Hancock and other designated plan administrators.
• Tax & Year-End Reporting: Reconcile payroll data, manage Alabama and federal tax compliance, and accurately generate, file, and distribute W-2 forms annually.
• Record Keeping: Maintain confidential, organized electronic and physical payroll files, resolve payroll discrepancies, and field employee pay inquiries.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of dedicated payroll experience, with hands-on experience using  Dayforce . Experience within the construction industry is highly preferred.
• System Proficiency: Strong proficiency in  Dayforce modules and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Financial Acumen: Direct experience coordinating bank transactions, wire transfers, and reconciling accounts.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of Alabama employment laws, FLSA standards, tax regulations, and processing wage garnishments.
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking for auditing, high ethical standards regarding confidential information, and excellent communication skills.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Location: Fully on-site at our office in Alabama.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday.