Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll & Compensation Coordinator to join our team. This individual will play a key role in managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations, and administering various employee compensation components such as per diem, allowances, and reimbursements.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and support weekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner

Maintain and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

Manage and track employee compensation components including:

Per diem payments

Phone and vehicle allowances

Expense reimbursements

Truck allowances and other stipends

Audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours, rates, deductions, and adjustments

Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and documentation

Partner with HR and accounting teams to resolve payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries

Ensure proper recordkeeping and compliance with internal policies and external regulations

Support year-end activities including W-2 preparation and audits

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Skills and Requirements

~1+ year of payroll or relevant accounting/HR experience

Working knowledge of payroll processes, taxes, and compliance requirements

Experience handling reimbursements, allowances, and multi-component compensation structures

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems Experience working with Mitre systems (or similar ERP/payroll platforms)

Exposure to multi-state payroll processing

Background in construction, engineering, or field-based workforce environments (a plus)