Payroll Field Coordinator (DBC & SurePods)

DPR Construction; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll readiness by ensuring accurate collection, review, and preparation of time and pay data for craft and administrative employees within assigned business units.

You will review timekeeping entries for accuracy and compliance with company policies, serve as a local payroll resource, and coordinate with Shared Services Payroll and People Practices to resolve issues and improve processes. Bilingual English/Spanish and CPP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing or timekeeping administration.
• CPP certification preferred; bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and approve employee time entries across timekeeping systems for payroll processing.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in time and pay data (overtime, double time, leave) before payroll submission.
• Serve as primary payroll contact for craft and administrative employees and support issue resolution.
• Coordinate payroll corrections and updates with Shared Services Payroll.
• Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities (system setup, tax elections, direct deposit, access).
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, wage/hour requirements, union agreements and company policies.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports payroll readiness by ensuring accurate collection, review, and preparation of time and pay data for craft and administrative employees within assigned business units. Reviews timekeeping entries for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies, union agreements, and wage and hour requirements. Serves as a primary local resource for payroll-related inquiries and timekeeping guidance. Coordinates with Shared Services Payroll and People Practices to support compliant payroll processing and issue resolution. Contributes to consistent payroll operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews, validates, and approves employee time entries across approved timekeeping systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission for payroll processing.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies in time and pay data, including overtime, double time, and leave entries, prior to payroll submission.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing guidance to craft and administrative employees and supporting issue resolution.
• Coordinates payroll corrections and adjustments with Shared Services Payroll, including processing updates and supporting resolution of pay-related issues.
• Supports payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, including system setup, tax elections, direct deposit, and timekeeping access.
• Ensures compliance with applicable payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, union agreements, and company policies.
• Collaborates with field leadership, People Practices, and other cross-functional partners to support payroll readiness, employee movement, and operational alignment.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

2-4 years of experience in payroll processing, timekeeping administration, or a related field required. Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments, union agreements, or construction payroll practices preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred. Successful completion of a background check is required. Bilingual (English and Spanish speaking) is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together - by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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