Payroll Specialist

Description

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of prevailing wage laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Act as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding payroll-related questions and issues.
• Calculate and apply prevailing wage rates, including applicable fringe benefits.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation related to prevailing wage compliance and certified payroll.
• Maintain accurate and detailed payroll records, including timekeeping, wage rates, and fringe benefits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Review and interpret labor agreements, wage determinations, and project-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll process and integrate new systems or tools as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations.
• Provide support and guidance to employees on prevailing wage matters.
• Manage and process in house prevailing wage payrolls accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of payroll software and systems; experience with ADP Vantage Payroll software and VantagePoint a plus.
• Proven knowledge of prevailing wage laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Advanced computer literacy (specific proficiency in Word and Excel), desire to support new products and technologies, demonstrated practical and hands-on (can-do)
• Extensive knowledge in payroll & Accounting procedures and Payroll Tax Laws & Regulations
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Certification in payroll or related field (CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus.
• EXCEL knowledge including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and LOOKUP, IF and INDEX formulas.
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience as a payroll specialist; hands-on experience in prevailing wage payroll processing is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance