Construction Payroll Specialist

Skillforce; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillforce in Goodlettsville, TN is seeking a dependable Construction Payroll Specialist to join our in-person office. This is an office-based role with standard Mon-Fri hours.

You will process weekly payroll for field and office staff, verify timecards, ensure prevailing wage compliance, and prepare certified reports for public works. Strong Excel/Office skills and 3+ years construction payroll experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll support in construction
• Knowledge of prevailing wage payroll
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Office-based role in Goodlettsville, TN
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for field and office employees.
• Review and verify timecards, job coding, and labor hours for accuracy before payroll processing.
• Audit GPS and time-tracking data to ensure accurate reporting of hours and site activity.
• Maintain and process prevailing wage payroll per federal, state, and project requirements.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works projects.
• Calculate payroll deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Construction Payroll Specialist
Location: Goodlettsville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time, In Office, Mon- Fri- 7:30am - 4:30pm
Compensation: Up to $25/hr

Position Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to work in our Goodlettsville, TN office. This is an in person position, not remote or hybrid.

Key Responsibilities:

Process weekly payroll for field and office employees in a fast-paced construction environment.

Review and verify employee timecards, job coding, and labor hours for accuracy prior to payroll processing.

Audit GPS and time-tracking data to ensure accurate reporting of employee hours and jobsite activity.

Maintain and process prevailing wage payroll in compliance with federal, state, and project-specific requirements.

Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.

Calculate payroll deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits, including FICA, federal, and state tax withholdings.

Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve timekeeping or wage issues with employees and supervisors.

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee documentation in accordance with company policies and labor regulations.

Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and HR to ensure proper labor allocation and reporting.

Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews as needed.

Support month-end reporting, labor cost tracking, and payroll-related administrative functions.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred

3+ years of payroll support in a construction industry

Knowledge of prevailing wage payroll.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Office-based role located in Goodlettsville, TN

Monday through Friday, standard business hours

Occasional light lifting (documents, files, office supplies)