What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Drywall Enterprise LLC?
Company Description Drywall Enterprise LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Indianapolis, IN, delivers commercial drywall and interior construction services across local and nationwide projects. The company supports a wide range of builds, including apartments, hotels, senior living communities, student housing, and retail spaces. Locally, Drywall Enterprise is expanding its division focused on retail buildouts and small commercial buildings in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Recent and current projects include multi-family apartment complexes and student housing developments, as well as retail buildouts for wellness centers, fitness facilities, salons, and professional offices. Team members join a growing company with diverse project types and opportunities to support continued expansion.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Payroll Specialist role based in Indianapolis, IN. The Payroll Specialist will process weekly and/or biweekly payroll for field and office team members, ensuring accurate calculation of hours, wages, overtime, and deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining employee payroll records, handling new hire setup and terminations in the payroll system, and verifying timecards and job cost codes in coordination with supervisors. The role will manage garnishments, benefits and other deductions, respond to payroll-related inquiries, and generate payroll reports for leadership and accounting. The Payroll Specialist will also support year-end activities such as W-2 review, assist with audits, and help improve payroll procedures and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in payroll processing, including timecard review, wage calculations, overtime rules, and payroll tax withholdings.
- Experience working with payroll or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms) and strong Excel skills.
- Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, multi-state payroll considerations, and basic HR/payroll compliance.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with field teams, supervisors, and office staff.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Prior experience in construction, trades, or project-based/job-costed environments is preferred.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.