Construction Payroll Specialist: Multi-State Compliance

LeCom Utility Contractors; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Infrastructure is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage weekly payroll for a diverse workforce, including field crews and CDL drivers. This role ensures accurate calculations of overtime, prevailing wages, bonuses, and deductions while complying with wage laws across multiple states.

The successful candidate will maintain payroll records, coordinate with project managers for job costing, and respond professionally to payroll inquiries.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in construction, utilities, or infrastructure services.
• Experience processing payroll for field employees and multi-state operations.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (Dayforce experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for field and office employees, including hourly, and salaried workers.
• Accurately calculate overtime, prevailing wages (if applicable), bonuses, and deductions.
• Review and verify timesheets from field crews, foremen, and supervisors.
• Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate job costing and labor allocation.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including tax forms, direct deposits, and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including multi-state payroll requirements.
• Process garnishments, child support, and other wage attachments.
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Thayer Infrastructure is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage weekly payroll for a diverse workforce, including field crews and CDL drivers. This role ensures accurate calculations of overtime, prevailing wages, bonuses, and deductions while complying with wage laws across multiple states.

The successful candidate will maintain payroll records, coordinate with project managers for job costing, and respond professionally to payroll inquiries.