Payroll Administrator

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thayer Infrastructure Services is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage payroll for field crews and office staff across multi-state operations, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires experience with Dayforce or similar systems, Excel proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with project managers for job costing. The position offers exposure to construction payroll and confidential data handling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in construction 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

Excel

Dayforce

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Dayforce

Payroll software

Job description

Job Summary:

Thayer Infrastructure has established itself as one of the premier contractors in the Telecommunications and Power industries. With our experienced staff and fleet of vehicles, we are able to meet telephone and power construction needs from concept through to reality.

Thayer Infrastructure is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Administrator to manage and process payroll for a diverse workforce including field crews, CDL drivers, and administrative staff. This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely payroll while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including construction and multi‑state requirements.

Essential Duties/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

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

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve the right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.

All applicants who are offered employment with Thayer Infrastructure Services or one of its subsidiaries, will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with Thayer Infrastructure policy and state law.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Thayer Infrastructure Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.