Payroll Specialist
Atlas
Manage and process prevailing wage payrolls, ensure compliance, support employees.
25 days ago ago
$19 - $23
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Lafayette, LA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Carpet Manufacturing
Textile Services
Flooring Solutions
Custom Carpet Design
Contract Carpet
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Retail
Hospitality
Corporate Offices
Educational
Role
What you would be doing
payroll processing
wage calculation
compliance monitoring
record keeping
reporting
process improvement
- Act as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding payroll-related questions and issues.
- Provide support and guidance to employees on prevailing wage matters.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Calculate and apply prevailing wage rates, including applicable fringe benefits.
- Maintain accurate and detailed payroll records, including timekeeping, wage rates, and fringe benefits.
- Manage and process in house prevailing wage payrolls accurately and on time.
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of prevailing wage laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll process and integrate new systems or tools as needed.
- Prepare and submit required reports and documentation related to prevailing wage compliance and certified payroll.
- Review and interpret labor agreements, wage determinations, and project-specific requirements.
What you bring
adp vantage
cpp
excel
payroll
accounting degree
1-3 years
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience as a payroll specialist; hands-on experience in prevailing wage payroll processing is a plus.
- Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Extensive knowledge in payroll & Accounting procedures and Payroll Tax Laws & Regulations
- Strong understanding of payroll software and systems; experience with ADP Vantage Payroll software and VantagePoint a plus.
- Certification in payroll or related field (CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus.
- Proven knowledge of prevailing wage laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- EXCEL knowledge including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and LOOKUP, IF and INDEX formulas.
- Advanced computer literacy (specific proficiency in Word and Excel), desire to support new products and technologies, demonstrated practical and hands-on (can-do)
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Company
Overview
$443M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Annual revenue under private backing.
$1.05B Acquisition
Strategic Acquisition
2023 acquisition by GI Partners.
100+ Offices
Nationwide Presence
Operate across the US from numerous offices.
- Born from the 2019 merger of two established engineering and environmental firms, Atlas weaves rich expertise into every infrastructure project.
- Projects span highways and transit systems, water treatment plants, commercial developments, educational institutions, and industrial facilities.
- Specialist teams cover environmental consulting, materials testing and certification, engineering design, and program and construction management.
- They tackle diverse challenges, from inspecting bridges to designing water infrastructure.
- A distinctive trait: blending field roots with engineering expertise—many rapid-response inspectors work daily on-site with minimal notice.
- Innovative and forward-thinking
- Commitment to excellence
- Customer-first mindset
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Continuous learning and growth
- Integrity and accountability
2050 Net Zero
Carbon Emissions Target
A commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, demonstrating long-term environmental responsibility.
- Sustainable practices integrated across all projects
- Ongoing efforts to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact
- Active partnerships with clients to improve environmental performance
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