Payroll Administrator

Payroll Assistant

📍 Location: Fort Worth, TX

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time Contract-to-Hire

LHH is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to help manage weekly payroll processing and maintain accurate employee records in a fast-paced construction environment paying up to $30/hr. If you’re organized, dependable, and thrive on accuracy, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Do

• Payroll Support
• Assist with weekly payroll for multiple employee types.
• Review and enter timecards daily, verifying job codes, labor hours, and overtime.
• Audit timesheets for accuracy and maintain payroll documentation.
• Support certified payroll reporting, fringe benefit tracking, and prevailing wage compliance.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and update employee profiles (tax withholding, direct deposit).
• Employee Records & Communication
• Maintain accurate employee files and payroll documentation.
• Communicate with employees regarding corrections, deductions, and payroll policies.
• Track new hires, terminations, rate changes, and status updates.
• Collaborate with HR and project managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with certified payroll requirements (Davis-Bacon, DIR, LCPtracker, UTRACS).
• Prepare payroll reports for management and audits.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience (construction industry a plus).
• Knowledge of payroll processes and timekeeping systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.