Payroll Specialist

$54,080 - $72,800/Yr

Ledgent - Cromwell, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Cromwell, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing payroll for construction clients, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role involves direct client support, compliance management, and detailed reporting, making it essential for maintaining payroll integrity and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for construction employees across multiple clients, including timecards, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned construction company clients, providing timely responses and solutions to payroll-related inquiries.
• Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as union agreements (if applicable).
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for clients working on government-funded projects, ensuring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage laws.
• Verify employee timesheets and hours worked for various construction projects using time tracking software, ensuring data is accurate and approved by clients.
• Work with clients to allocate labor costs to specific projects and provide detailed reports on payroll expenses for job costing purposes.
• Manage employee benefits and deductions for construction workers, including health insurance, garnishments, and other benefits as directed by the client.
• Maintain organized and accurate payroll records for all clients, ensuring data is available for audits and client requests.
• Provide clients with detailed payroll reports, wage analysis, and labor cost breakdowns as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry or a staffing firm supporting construction clients.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, QuickBooks, Sage) and construction-specific time tracking/job costing systems.
• Strong understanding of construction payroll processes, certified payroll requirements, and prevailing wage laws.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and provide high-level support while managing multiple client accounts.
• Ability to handle large volumes of payroll data while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for resolving payroll issues with both employees and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $26-$35
• Opportunity for temp to hire position