Construction Payroll Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment is seeking a Construction Payroll Specialist to join a Mesa-based construction company. You will handle accurate weekly payroll processing with emphasis on union and prevailing wage requirements.

The role requires at least 3 years of payroll experience, union payroll expertise, and strong Excel skills. This onsite position collaborates with project managers, HR, and accounting to ensure timely, compliant payroll processing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Union payroll experience required.
• Construction industry payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/biweekly payroll accurately and efficiently for employees across multiple job sites.
• Process and maintain union payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable wage requirements.
• Review and verify employee timecards, regular hours, overtime, double time, PTO, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Ensure employees were paid according to applicable union wage rates, classifications, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Calculate and process union dues, benefit deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and other payroll deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including tax information, deductions, wage rates, and benefit information.
• Review payroll for accuracy and identify and resolve discrepancies, missing time, and payroll errors prior to processing.
• Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, HR, and Accounting to collect and verify payroll information.
• Prepare and submit union reports, certified payroll documentation, and other required payroll filings.
• Ensure payroll practices complied with federal, state, local, and union requirements.
• Assist with new-hire setup, employee changes, terminations, direct deposits, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Respond to employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, timekeeping, taxes, benefits, and payroll policies.
• Reconcile payroll information and assist with payroll audits and month-end reporting.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist with additional HR, accounting, and payroll-related projects as needed.

Skills

Union payroll

Construction payroll

Payroll processing

Timekeeping systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Construction Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction company in Mesa. This role will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing with a strong focus on union payroll and construction-specific requirements. This position is paying between $28/hr-$33/hr DOE.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/biweekly payroll accurately and efficiently for employees across multiple job sites.
• Process and maintain union payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable wage requirements.
• Review and verify employee timecards, regular hours, overtime, double time, PTO, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Ensure employees were paid according to applicable union wage rates, classifications, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Calculate and process union dues, benefit deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and other payroll deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including tax information, deductions, wage rates, and benefit information.
• Review payroll for accuracy and identify and resolve discrepancies, missing time, and payroll errors prior to processing.
• Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, HR, and Accounting to collect and verify payroll information.
• Prepare and submit union reports, certified payroll documentation, and other required payroll filings.
• Ensure payroll practices complied with federal, state, local, and union requirements.
• Assist with new-hire setup, employee changes, terminations, direct deposits, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Respond to employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, timekeeping, taxes, benefits, and payroll policies.
• Reconcile payroll information and assist with payroll audits and month-end reporting.
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist with additional HR, accounting, and payroll-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree preferred
• MUST have at least 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• MUST have union payroll experience.
• Construction industry payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of union wage rates, classifications, deductions, benefits, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Mesa, Monday–Friday.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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