Construction Payroll Specialist: Full-Cycle Pay

The Poole and Kent Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Poole and Kent Corporation, a leading mechanical contractor, is hiring a Payroll Specialist for construction payroll operations in Baltimore, MD. This role supports union and non-union personnel, ensuring accurate data entry, tax calculations, and adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Responsibilities include handling full payroll cycles, maintaining records, generating earnings and tax reports, and meeting tight deadlines under onsite supervision of the Payroll Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of processing Union payroll is preferred.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and concepts are required.
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools experience.
• Familiarity with StarBuilder or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle payroll for union and non-union personnel.
• Enter payroll data into Vista Viewpoint or similar systems and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and update exemptions, deductions, rates, and garnishments.
• Prepare payroll reports on earnings, taxes, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Meet internal and external deadlines for payroll reporting and paycheck distribution.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Auditing

Written and verbal communication

SOX compliance

Multi-state payroll

Federal/state tax knowledge

Union payroll experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

College level professional development / non-accredited certificates

Tools

StarBuilder®

Crystal Reports®

MS Access

StarBuilder Sequel

pVault

Remote time entry software

Job description

The Poole and Kent Corporation, a leading mechanical contractor, is hiring a Payroll Specialist for construction payroll operations in Baltimore, MD. This role supports union and non-union personnel, ensuring accurate data entry, tax calculations, and adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Responsibilities include handling full payroll cycles, maintaining records, generating earnings and tax reports, and meeting tight deadlines under onsite supervision of the Payroll Director.