Payroll and Benefits Specialists

Company Description Scull Construction Service, Inc. is a full-service general contractor serving western South Dakota and the North Dakota Bakken Region, with offices in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Dickinson, ND. The company specializes in construction management, design-build, and bid-build services for commercial construction in the Northern Plains Region. Scull Construction is recognized for delivering professional, high-quality projects at competitive prices in an accountable and responsive manner. The organization can self-perform key scopes of work, including site work, concrete, framing, and finish carpentry. In addition to building structures, Scull Construction is committed to supporting families and strengthening the communities it serves.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Payroll and Benefits Specialist role based in Rapid City, SD. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will process accurate and timely payroll for employees, including reviewing timesheets, verifying data, and resolving discrepancies. This role will handle benefits administration tasks such as enrollment, changes, terminations, and responding to employee questions about benefits plans and policies. The specialist will manage payroll taxes, garnishments, and other deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and coordinate with external payroll and benefits service providers as needed. Daily responsibilities also include maintaining confidential employee records, generating payroll and benefits reports, supporting audits, and collaborating with HR and accounting teams to ensure data integrity. The individual in this role is expected to provide professional, courteous support to employees and contribute to process improvement in payroll and benefits operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Payroll Administration and Payroll Processing, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Knowledge of Payroll Taxes and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience managing Garnishments and other payroll deductions in accordance with legal guidelines.
• Familiarity with Payroll Services platforms or HRIS/payroll software and related reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and data-entry skills, with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with HR, accounting, and operations teams.
• Previous experience in construction, contracting, or a similar industry is beneficial.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfort learning new systems and processes.