Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team in the Boise, ID office.  The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of payroll experience, with a strong background in prevailing wage requirements and multi-state payroll.

 Responsibilities:

• Process in-house payroll on a weekly basis.
• Prepare and submit Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage certified payroll reports accurately and on time.
• Manage multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Review and verify time sheets, job codes, and cost allocations for accuracy.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, and deductions.
• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with accounting and project management teams to support accurate job costing and reporting.
• Support payroll-related audits and provide required documentation as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Construction and Certified Payroll experience (preferred)
• Experience with Spectrum (preferred)
• 3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage payroll and reporting.
• In-house payroll processing experience.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience in a construction company environment, including job costing.

 Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $50,000 – $70,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

 Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.