Construction Payroll Specialist: Accurate & Compliant

The Porter Company; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Porter Company in Manchaca, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process payroll accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will maintain payroll records, process employee changes, answer payroll-related questions, and support audits, reporting, and benefits administration activities.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems preferred.
• Construction industry payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for all employees.
• Review and verify employee time records, pay rates, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and pay changes within the payroll system.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll records.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings and assist with year-end activities, including W-2 processing.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and leave balances.
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, and other required deductions.
• Assist with audits and provide payroll documentation as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Support Human Resources with benefits administration and employee record maintenance as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

HRIS

Confidentiality

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software / HRIS

Job description

The Porter Company in Manchaca, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process payroll accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will maintain payroll records, process employee changes, answer payroll-related questions, and support audits, reporting, and benefits administration activities.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS systems.