Payroll Specialist - On-site, Accurate Pay & Compliance

Estes Construction; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Estes Construction is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll across our multiple companies. You will process weekly payroll, prepare certified reports, and maintain employee records in BambooHR and Sage.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with payroll laws, with on-site work in Davenport, IA, Monday through Friday. A degree or related experience is required, with strong Microsoft Office skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree with 1–2 years related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong organization, communication, proofreading, and document-management skills.
• Confidentiality and sound judgment essential.
• Ability to work with numbers and payroll calculations.
• On-site in downtown Davenport, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing across our team of companies.
• Process a minimum of one payroll each week.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and maintain records.
• Assist with payroll tax deposits and union fringe benefit reconciliations.
• Set up new hires and maintain employee information in BambooHR and Sage.
• Prepare new employee packets and maintain personnel files.
• Track vehicle allowance mileage across the team of companies.
• Maintain accurate records and payroll-related documentation.
• Stay current on payroll compliance and employment laws.
• Navigate competing priorities across multiple companies with accuracy and service.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and quality.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Power

Excel

Organization

Communication

Proofreading

Document management

Confidentiality

Numerical payroll calculations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree (1–2 years related experience)

Job description

Estes Construction is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll across our multiple companies. You will process weekly payroll, prepare certified reports, and maintain employee records in BambooHR and Sage.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with payroll laws, with on-site work in Davenport, IA, Monday through Friday. A degree or related experience is required, with strong Microsoft Office skills and attention to detail.