Payroll Field Coordinator - EIG

DPR Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will review time entries for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, serve as the local payroll resource, and collaborate with Shared Services Payroll and People Practices to maintain compliant payroll operations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of payroll processing and timekeeping experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union agreements preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, validates, and approves employee time entries for payroll processing.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies in time and pay data, including overtime and leave entries.
• Serves as a primary local payroll contact for inquiries and issue resolution.
• Coordinates payroll corrections with Shared Services Payroll and People Practices.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPP certification (preferred)

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.