Construction Payroll Specialist: Precision and Compliance

Ledgent; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable and growing organization

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Ledgent in the United States (Oregon) is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its Tualatin team and manage bi-weekly payroll for a diverse workforce. You will work closely with leadership to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll regulations, experience with payroll systems and HRIS, and a commitment to confidentiality and quality service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Construction, union, or project-based payroll experience highly preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• CPP certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately for a diverse employee population.
• Maintain employee payroll records, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Administer prevailing wage and union payroll requirements, as applicable.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Partner with HR regarding employee changes, benefits deductions, and leave-related payroll impacts.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with excellent customer service.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within payroll processes and systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll tax compliance

Excel

Attention to detail

HRIS

Communication

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS platforms

Job description

Ledgent in the United States (Oregon) is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its Tualatin team and manage bi-weekly payroll for a diverse workforce. You will work closely with leadership to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll regulations, experience with payroll systems and HRIS, and a commitment to confidentiality and quality service.