Construction Payroll Specialist - Detail-Oriented

EMCOR Construction Services; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

EMCOR Construction Services in Texas 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, respond to payroll inquiries, and support audits, reporting, and benefits administration.

This role requires attention to detail, proficiency with Excel and payroll software, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced construction

Qualifications

• Understanding of wage and hour laws and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for all employees.
• Review and verify time records, pay rates, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and pay changes.
• Ensure compliance with wage/hour laws and tax regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll records.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings and year-end activities (W-2).
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and leave balances.
• Administer garnishments and other required deductions.
• Assist with audits and provide payroll documentation.

Skills

Payroll regulations

Excel & Office

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Confidential information

Verbal & written communication

Deadlines in fast-paced env

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business/Human Resources

2+ years payroll processing

Payroll software & HRIS experience

Construction payroll experience

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS systems

Job description

EMCOR Construction Services in Texas 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, respond to payroll inquiries, and support audits, reporting, and benefits administration.

This role requires attention to detail, proficiency with Excel and payroll software, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced construction