Multi-State Payroll Specialist — Construction (Full-Time)

Helix Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage in-house weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states on private and prevailing wage construction projects. You will collaborate with Benefits & HR to onboard employees from HRIS into payroll, and ensure key regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3–5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in Business or Accounting, and solid knowledge of US payroll tax rules.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of full-cycle multi-state payroll (weekly) experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and payroll tax rules in the US.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states.
• Coordinate onboarding from HRIS into payroll system with Benefits & HR teams.
• Audit garnishments, levies, and child support in compliance with federal/state/local rules.
• Review/update W-4s, direct deposits, state forms, and address changes in ESS.
• Process PTO payouts, layoff checks, and missed hours as needed.
• Ensure accurate payroll calculations by auditing imported CSVs before posting.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Multi-state payroll

Payroll tax rules (US)

ERP systems

MS Office

Adobe/Bluebeam

Customer service

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

CMiC

HRIS

Job description

Helix Electric is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage in-house weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states on private and prevailing wage construction projects. You will collaborate with Benefits & HR to onboard employees from HRIS into payroll, and ensure key regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3–5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in Business or Accounting, and solid knowledge of US payroll tax rules.