Construction Payroll Specialist — Excel Expert & Compliance

MCIS Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MCIS Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to handle weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including construction-specific pay components such as mileage, per diem, overtime, and travel pay.

You will work closely with HR and field management to ensure accurate, timely payroll while complying with federal, state, and company policies. Strong Excel skills and bilingual English/Spanish are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field.
• 1–3 years of payroll experience, preferably in construction or field-based workforce.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, data validation).
• Experience with mileage, per diem, and multi-state payroll is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws, FLSA, and certified payroll is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for field and office employees with deadlines.
• Review and enter timecards, mileage logs, per diem records, and payroll docs.
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with laws and policies.
• Audit timesheets for accuracy and approvals.
• Calculate and process overtime, travel pay, bonuses, deductions, and reimbursements.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate with HR on hires, terminations, and status updates.
• Prepare payroll reports for HR, accounting, and auditors.
• Assist with year-end tasks including W-2 distribution.
• Ensure confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll processing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Excel

HRIS software

Job description

MCIS Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to handle weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including construction-specific pay components such as mileage, per diem, overtime, and travel pay.

You will work closely with HR and field management to ensure accurate, timely payroll while complying with federal, state, and company policies. Strong Excel skills and bilingual English/Spanish are valued assets.