Payroll Specialist

Elegant Construction is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, reviewing timecards, and ensuring compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll administration skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment. Experience with construction payroll, job costing, prevailing wage requirements, and certified payroll reporting is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly or biweekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and field employees.

Review and verify employee timesheets, timecards, overtime, paid time off, and other payroll adjustments.

Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, and field personnel to ensure accurate recording of jobsite hours and labor costs.

Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, direct deposit details, and tax withholding information.

Calculate and process wages, deductions, reimbursements, garnishments, and employee benefit contributions.

Ensure payroll taxes and other required withholdings are accurately calculated and submitted on time.

Prepare certified payroll reports and maintain supporting documentation for public works projects, where applicable.

Assist with prevailing wage, union payroll, fringe benefit calculations, and job cost reporting, as required.

Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, tax forms, and payroll discrepancies.

Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll reporting, including W-2 preparation.

Maintain confidential payroll files and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Support internal and external audits, workers’ compensation audits, and other payroll-related reviews.

Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience preferred.

Previous experience in the construction industry is a strong advantage.

Knowledge of payroll procedures, tax withholdings, overtime calculations, and applicable wage-and-hour regulations.

Experience with payroll software such as ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, or similar systems preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.

Familiarity with certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage requirements, and job costing is a plus.

Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally.

Key Competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail

Time management and organization

Confidentiality and integrity

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Effective communication and teamwork

Accountability and dependability

What Elegant Construction Offers

An opportunity to contribute to a growing construction team.

A professional and collaborative work environment.

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience and company policy.

Pay: £125,420.00-£152,120.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free fitness classes
• Free or subsidised travel
• Private medical insurance
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: Remote