Payroll Assistant- Construction

Facade Today; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Facade Today in Goodlettsville, TN is seeking a dependable Payroll Assistant to join our in-office team for a full-time role. You will process weekly payroll for field and office staff in a fast-paced construction environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with prevailing wage rules.

The position requires 1–3 years of payroll support, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and careful attention to detail. Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm; on-site work with occasional light lifting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of payroll support in construction industry.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage payroll.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for field and office employees in a construction environment.
• Review and verify timecards, job coding, and labor hours for payroll accuracy.
• Audit GPS and time-tracking data for accurate reporting of hours and jobsite activity.
• Maintain and process prevailing wage payroll per federal, state, and project requirements.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works projects.
• Calculate payroll deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve wage issues with employees and supervisors.
• Maintain payroll records and employee documentation per policies and labor regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and HR for labor allocation and reporting.
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Support month-end reporting, labor cost tracking, and payroll administration.

Skills

Payroll support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Construction Payroll Assistant

Location: Goodlettsville, TN

Job Type: Full-Time, In Office, Mon- Fri- 7:30am - 4:30pm

Compensation: $20/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to work in our Goodlettsville, TN office. This is an in person position, not remote or hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for field and office employees in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Review and verify employee timecards, job coding, and labor hours for accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Audit GPS and time-tracking data to ensure accurate reporting of employee hours and jobsite activity.
• Maintain and process prevailing wage payroll in compliance with federal, state, and project-specific requirements.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.
• Calculate payroll deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits, including FICA, federal, and state tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve timekeeping or wage issues with employees and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee documentation in accordance with company policies and labor regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and HR to ensure proper labor allocation and reporting.
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Support month-end reporting, labor cost tracking, and payroll-related administrative functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of payroll support in a construction industry
• Knowledge of prevailing wage payroll.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Office-based role located in Goodlettsville, TN
• Monday through Friday, standard business hours
• Occasional light lifting (documents, files, office supplies)