Construction/Certified Payroll Specialist

Audubon Companies; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Construction/Certified Payroll Specialist in Houston, TX. You will handle payroll for construction staff, ensure timely and accurate compensation, and support certified payroll reporting for public works projects.

You will collaborate with HR, accounting, and project teams to verify hours, resolve discrepancies, and maintain thorough payroll records in compliance with labor regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in construction with rig pay, prevailing wage, and wage classifications.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried construction employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets and work hours.
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits using ADP.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation for audits and compliance.
• Process full cycle payroll from new hire updates, time posting, payroll processing, to benefits funding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FLSA.
• Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports for public works and prevailing wage projects (DOL, TWC, etc.).
• Manage certified payroll submissions through systems such as LCP tracker or audit companies such as KPMG.
• Track and resolve reporting errors, rejections, and compliance discrepancies.
• Verify wage rates, labor classifications, fringe benefits, and deductions.
• Maintain certified payroll documentation to support audits.
• Collaborate with HR, accounting, and project teams to reconcile payroll and verify job codes, hours, and classifications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with payroll audits and resolve identified issues.
• Support general payroll and administrative functions as needed.
• Stay current on payroll regulations, wage laws, and construction labor requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP proficiency

Timekeeping software

Microsoft Office Suite

Labor regulations knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Discrepancy investigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

ADP payroll system

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping software

Job description

Construction/Certified Payroll Specialist

#AES-5203

Houston, Texas, United States

Position Title

Construction/Certified Payroll Specialist

Location

Houston, TX

External Description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for construction employees, ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with company policies and labor regulations. This role includes calculating wages, overtime, and deductions; maintaining payroll records; and supporting certified payroll reporting for public works projects. The Payroll Specialist collaborates closely with HR, accounting, and project teams to verify hours, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried construction employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets and work hours
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits using ADP
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation for audits and compliance
• Process full cycle payroll from hew hire updates, time posting, payroll processing, to benefits funding
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FLSA
• Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports for public works and prevailing wage projects (DOL, TWC, etc.)
• Manage certified payroll submissions through systems such as LCP tracker or audit companies such as KPMG
• Track and resolve reporting errors, rejections, and compliance discrepancies
• Verify wage rates, labor classifications, fringe benefits, and deductions
• Maintain certified payroll documentation to support audits
• Collaborate with HR, accounting, and project teams to reconcile payroll and verify job codes, hours, and classifications
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with payroll audits and resolve identified issues
• Support general payroll and administrative functions as needed
• Stay current on payroll regulations, wage laws, and construction labor requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in the construction industry, including rig pay, prevailing wage and labor classification review
• Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP), timekeeping software, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and labor regulations
• High level of accuracy in payroll calculations and reporting
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and take initiative

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

No Recruiters, please!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Working at Audubon

The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.