Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a bilingual Payroll Specialist to join a well-established concrete subcontractor in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who understands the pace and complexity of construction environments and can manage payroll with accuracy across multiple employee groups. The role supports both day-to-day payroll operations and compliance-related reporting for union, non-union, and prevailing wage work.

Responsibilities:

- Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.

- Review, validate, and enter payroll data such as hours worked, deductions, benefit with holdings, and special earnings codes.

- Manage payroll activities for union, non-union, and prevailing wage projects while maintaining compliance with applicable rules and reporting obligations.

- Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, certified payroll documentation, and supporting records required for construction-related compliance.

- Resolve payroll discrepancies by researching issues involving pay rates, time records, garnishments, and employee deductions.

- Process wage garnishments and other involuntary deductions in accordance with legal requirements and internal controls.

- Partner with project teams, field staff, and internal departments to gather accurate payroll information and address employee payroll questions in both English and Spanish.

- Maintain organized payroll records and support audits by providing complete and accurate documentation when requested. Requirements

- At least 3 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing.

- Prior payroll experience within the construction industry is required.

- Prior experience with Foundation (construction industry ERP accounting system, which is where payroll is processed)

- Working knowledge of payroll practices for union, non-union, and prevailing wage environments.

- Experience handling payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 workers.

- Familiarity with garnishment administration and payroll compliance reporting.

- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.

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