Payroll Specialist - Construction Industry

Job Description

Job Description

This is a temp to hire position. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with strong experience in construction payroll and certified payroll reporting. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate, job-costed labor data, ensuring compliance with prevailing wages and certified payroll requirements, and communicating effectively with field supervisors to ensure the timely and accurate submission of hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for all field and office employees across multiple projects. • Collect, verify, and code employee hours by job, cost code, and project. • Coordinate closely with field foremen and project managers to ensure all timecards are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.

• Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) for public works projects in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Davis-Bacon, City of Phoenix, etc.). • Maintain and reconcile job costing records for labor distribution and reporting in Foundation (or other construction accounting system).

• Support the finance and operations team by providing payroll-related data for job cost analysis, audits, and billing.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and union or prevailing wage requirements.

• Handle payroll corrections, adjustments, and employee inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in construction or a similar field-based environment.

• Strong communication skills – must be comfortable coordinating daily with foremen, project managers, and administrative staff.

• Experience with certified payroll and understanding of prevailing wage requirements. • Familiarity with job costing and cost code allocation.

• Proficiency in Foundation, Viewpoint, or similar construction accounting software (preferred).

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

What We Offer once temp hours are met:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

• Supportive team culture with direct access to leadership.

• A chance to put your stamp on accounting processes in a growing subcontractor business. Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Preferred)

• Payroll: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred) 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday

Company Description

As a premier nationwide staffing agency, HireQuest Direct connects businesses with the talent they need while fostering professional growth and opportunities for workers.

Whether you’re a business looking for a superstar to get the job done right, or a worker searching for a better way to find a job, we’re your partner in building a stronger community of work.

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Company Description

As a premier nationwide staffing agency, HireQuest Direct connects businesses with the talent they need while fostering professional growth and opportunities for workers.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re a business looking for a superstar to get the job done right, or a worker searching for a better way to find a job, we’re your partner in building a stronger community of work.\r\n\r\nLike Us On Facebook; With Us On LinkedIn;