Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will take ownership of weekly payroll activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy, follow-through, and timely completion. The role also offers the opportunity to expand into broader HR administrative support as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities:

• Administer weekly payroll, ensuring accurate pay for both hourly and salaried staff.

• Collect, review, and validate timekeeping records, with particular attention to submissions from field personnel.

• Communicate with employees and supervisors to resolve missing entries, incorrect hours, or incomplete timecard details before payroll deadlines.

• Monitor and maintain organizational tracking related to payroll changes, requests, and supporting updates.

• Prepare payroll reconciliations and generate recurring reports that support general ledger and accounting needs.

• Keep payroll processing on schedule each week by managing priorities and completing critical tasks within established timelines.

• Provide administrative support to HR functions as the position broadens beyond payroll responsibilities.

• Safeguard sensitive employee and payroll information while maintaining precise and organized records.

• Prior experience processing payroll, preferably in construction, field-based operations, or another high-volume weekly payroll environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage timecards, review payroll details, and follow up on discrepancies with employees or managers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle recurring deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with payroll, accounting, and HR partners.
• Experience supporting payroll reporting and related tracking activities is preferred.
• Familiarity with Vista or Viewpoint is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of full-cycle payroll processes; exposure to multi-state payroll and ADP Workforce Now is a plus.