W-2 Payroll Specialist

Utilities One Group; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Travel expenses covered

Professional development seminars

Job summary

Utilities One Group, based in Gurugram, is looking for a payroll processing specialist to manage W-2 payroll for its employees. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with federal and state wage laws and prepare payroll tax filings.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining accurate employee records, and generating payroll reports. The company offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic, multicultural work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience processing W-2 payroll at a U.S.-based company.
• Hands-on experience with prevailing wage and/or certified payroll reporting.
• FPC or CPP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end W-2 payroll for all employees.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works projects.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state wage laws.

Skills

W-2 payroll processing

Prevailing wage compliance

Payroll tax regulations

Davis-Bacon Act knowledge

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

LCPtracker

eMars

Job description

Description

Utilities One Group is a US-based company supporting the telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors through high-quality services and specialized consulting. Our greatest strength is our people, whose expertise, collaboration, and integrity help deliver meaningful results and lasting impact.

Department: Accounting

Location: India - Gurugram

Work schedule: Monday - Friday from 5:30 PM till 1:30 AM IST

Address: EMAAR Digital Green, Tower B, Golf Course Road Extension, Sector 61, Gurugram, Haryana – 122011.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end W-2 payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly basis for all employees.
• Calculate and apply prevailing wage rates, including base pay and fringe benefits, in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act and applicable state prevailing wage laws.
• Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., Form WH-347) for public works and government-funded projects.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws, including overtime, multiple work classifications, and shift differentials.
• Reconcile payroll data, verify timesheets, and ensure correct labor coding by project and job classification.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits contributions, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare and file payroll tax filings and respond to wage audits or labor compliance inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including new hires, terminations, and rate changes.
• Generate payroll reports for management, project teams, and auditors as needed.
• Stay current on changes to prevailing wage determinations and payroll regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience processing W-2 payroll at a U.S.-based company (required).
• Hands-on experience with prevailing wage and/or certified payroll reporting.
• Working knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act and state prevailing wage requirements.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience in construction, government contracting, or public works industries.
• Familiarity with LCPtracker, eMars, or similar certified payroll platforms.
• FPC or CPP certification (Fundamental Payroll Certification / Certified Payroll Professional).
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union / prevailing wage fringe benefit reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• One way travel (Office to Home) Expenses cover.
• Being part of a multi-cultural, dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a US-based fast-growing company with significant impact in the industry.
• Professional development (seminars, courses).