Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic construction team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for our employees while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws and tax regulations. Your expertise in payroll systems, accounting principles, and HRIS platforms will drive efficiency and accuracy across our payroll operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization committed to excellence and integrity in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle, including data entry, processing, and distribution of payroll for all employees using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, including tax law regulations related to payroll taxes and labor standards.
• Reconcile payroll accounts regularly through detailed analysis of spreadsheets, general ledger accounts, and accounting software like QuickBooks or PeopleSoft.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information while handling payroll data entry and processing tasks accurately.
• Collaborate with HRIS teams to troubleshoot payroll system issues and implement updates or improvements in Kronos, Ceridian, or other time & attendance systems.
• Prepare detailed reports on payroll expenses, tax filings, and audit documentation for internal review and external compliance purposes.
• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation related to payroll tax filings, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, or Ceridian with a strong understanding of technical payroll support.
• Solid background in corporate accounting or finance with expertise in general ledger reconciliation, double entry bookkeeping, and journal entries.
• Knowledge of employment & labor law as well as payroll tax regulations to ensure full compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel), accounting software (QuickBooks or similar), and HRIS platforms; experience with governmental accounting is a plus.
• Strong analysis skills with the ability to perform account reconciliation and identify discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing) combined with a detail-oriented approach to handling confidential information.
• Familiarity with time & attendance systems like Kronos or equivalent workforce management tools is highly desirable.

Join us as a Senior Payroll Specialist to play a vital role in delivering precise payroll services that empower our organization’s success! We value your expertise in financial concepts, payroll management, and compliance—helping us uphold the highest standards of integrity while supporting our team members every step of the way.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000