Construction Payroll Specialist - Multi-State Compliance

Thayer-Power-and-Communication-Line-Constructio; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LeCom Utility Contractors in the United States is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly payroll for field crews, CDL drivers, and office staff across multi-state operations. The role ensures accurate calculations of overtime, bonuses, and deductions while maintaining compliance with wage laws.

Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, job costing coordination, payroll records management, and responding to employee inquiries with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Associates 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

LeCom Utility Contractors in the United States is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly payroll for field crews, CDL drivers, and office staff across multi-state operations. The role ensures accurate calculations of overtime, bonuses, and deductions while maintaining compliance with wage laws.

Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, job costing coordination, payroll records management, and responding to employee inquiries with confidentiality and professionalism.