Construction Payroll Specialist: Compliance & Benefits

The Porter Co.; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Porter Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across all employees in a compliant framework. The role includes maintaining payroll records, handling employee changes, answering payroll questions, and supporting audits and benefits administration.

Candidates should have at least two years of payroll experience, familiarity with payroll software/HRIS, and a solid understanding of wage and hour regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting/HR or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Construction industry payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly for all employees.
• Review time records, pay rates, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and pay changes.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile records.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings and assist with year-end activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries about pay, deductions, and taxes.
• Administer garnishments and other required deductions.
• Assist with audits and provide payroll documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Support HR with benefits administration and employee record maintenance.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Written communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

The Porter Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across all employees in a compliant framework. The role includes maintaining payroll records, handling employee changes, answering payroll questions, and supporting audits and benefits administration.

Candidates should have at least two years of payroll experience, familiarity with payroll software/HRIS, and a solid understanding of wage and hour regulations.