Payroll Specialist

CFS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

CFS is hiring a Payroll Specialist in Clackamas, OR to manage weekly payroll for both union and non-union staff on construction projects. The role requires accurate timekeeping, diligent certification of payroll reports, and strict adherence to wage and prevailing‑wage rules.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands‑on payroll experience, with union and certified payroll exposure, and a focus on deadlines, accuracy, and compliance within a construction environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on payroll experience.
• Construction payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Union and certified payroll experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees from timekeeping through final processing
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for construction projects
• Interpret union agreements, wage rates, benefit requirements, and prevailing-wage requirements
• Review timecards, calculate wages and deductions, reconcile payroll, and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support payroll reporting, audits, and year-end processes

Skills

Payroll experience

Construction payroll

Union payroll

Certified payroll

Job description

Clackamas, OR

$70,000–$80,000

We’re partnering with a well-established construction organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on construction payroll experience who understands union environments, certified payroll, and the importance of accuracy and deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$80,000 salary
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) and additional company benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees from timekeeping through final processing
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for construction projects
• Interpret union agreements, wage rates, benefit requirements, and prevailing-wage requirements
• Review timecards, calculate wages and deductions, reconcile payroll, and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support payroll reporting, audits, and year-end processes

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on payroll experience
• Construction payroll experience strongly preferred
• Union and certified payroll experience required