Payroll Specialist

Talentify; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

EAP

PTO/Vacation/Sick leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a busy, onsite weekly payroll operation in Fort Lauderdale, focusing on certified payroll for construction projects. The role will involve audit-ready reporting, compliance with Davis-Bacon and fringe benefits, and collaboration with the Payroll Manager.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of WH-347 reports and experience in construction payroll, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Davis-Bacon Act knowledge.
• Experience preparing WH-347 certified payroll reports.
• Prevailing-wage and fringe-benefit knowledge.
• Construction-industry payroll experience.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship ratios and construction wage classifications.
• Experience with payroll compliance portals such as LCPtracker or equivalent.
• Experience working within an ERP/payroll environment.
• Spectrum experience preferred.
• Strong Excel/report-review capabilities beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately with repetitive, detail-intensive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll documentation for applicable construction projects.
• Review employee hours, wage classifications, prevailing wage rates, fringe benefits, and related payroll information.
• Prepare WH-347 or agency-equivalent reports and Statements of Compliance.
• Ensure prevailing wage and fringe rates align with applicable project wage determinations.
• Maintain documentation to support certified payroll compliance and potential audits.
• Review field timesheets for correct project, classification, and cost-code allocation and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Provide backup for the Payroll Manager and assist with regular company payroll when needed.
• Process payroll items including hours, deductions, garnishments, PTO, new hires, and terminations.
• Run pre- and post-payroll audit reports and confirm appropriate approvals prior to payroll release.
• Protect confidential payroll and employee information and follow appropriate internal controls.
• Communicate effectively regarding payroll questions, exceptions, and corrections.
• Help document and improve payroll procedures and SOPs.

Skills

Davis-Bacon Act

WH-347 reports

Prevailing wage

Construction payroll

Apprenticeship ratios

HYPER time-tracking

LCPtracker

ERP payroll

Spectrum

Excel reports

Attention to detail

Tools

HYPER time-tracking system

LCPtracker

Spectrum

Job description

About this job

Payroll Specialist needed in Fort Lauderdale FL! Ideal candidate would have experience processing payroll in the construction space!

Job Description

The Certified Payroll Specialist / Payroll Assistant will support a busy weekly payroll operation with primary responsibility for certified payroll associated with construction projects. Approximately 70% of the role will focus on certified payroll and related compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll documentation for applicable construction projects.
• Review employee hours, wage classifications, prevailing wage rates, fringe benefits, and related payroll information.
• Prepare WH-347 or agency-equivalent reports and Statements of Compliance.
• Ensure prevailing wage and fringe rates align with applicable project wage determinations.
• Maintain documentation to support certified payroll compliance and potential audits.
• Review field timesheets for correct project, classification, and cost-code allocation and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Provide backup for the Payroll Manager and assist with regular company payroll when needed.
• Process payroll items including hours, deductions, garnishments, PTO, new hires, and terminations.
• Run pre- and post-payroll audit reports and confirm appropriate approvals prior to payroll release.
• Protect confidential payroll and employee information and follow appropriate internal controls.
• Communicate effectively regarding payroll questions, exceptions, and corrections.
• Help document and improve payroll procedures and SOPs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Davis-Bacon Act knowledge.
• Experience preparing WH-347 certified payroll reports.
• Prevailing-wage and fringe-benefit knowledge.
• Construction-industry payroll experience.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship ratios and construction wage classifications.
• Experience with HYPER/Hype time-tracking system or relevant post-secondary education.
• Experience with payroll compliance portals such as LCPtracker or equivalent.
• Experience working within an ERP/payroll environment.
• Spectrum experience preferred.
• Strong Excel/report-review capabilities beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately with repetitive, detail-intensive tasks.
• Willingness to learn construction-specific payroll processes and compliance requirements.

The position is 100% onsite, working 5 days per week in the office from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to lunch. The environment is detail-oriented, handling sensitive employee and compensation information. The culture emphasizes communication, learning, trust, and internal development. The role is accountable for protecting pay and personal data and following payroll approval and segregation-of-duties controls.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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