Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing complex payroll operations, employee benefits administration,

Form 940/941 Tax and Workers Compensation, prevailing wage requirements, and certified payroll reporting. This

role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting for both private and

public works projects.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with multi-rate payroll, Davis-Bacon compliance, certified payroll reporting,

and benefits administration in construction, or similar labor-intensive industries.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a

fast-paced environment supporting field operations and office personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Administration

› Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple crews, departments, and job

sites.

› Review and verify employee hours submitted through Traqspera Time Entry, job classifications, wage rates,

fringe calculations, deductions, bonuses, and overtime.

› Maintain payroll accuracy while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.

› Process payroll changes including annual profit share, per diem, new hires, promotions, terminations, rate

changes, and garnishments.

› Audit payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly.

› Prepare payroll reports, audits, and year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing.

› Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and timely.

› Monthly payroll bank reconciliation.

Prevailing Wage Compliance

› Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage laws, and project-specific labor requirements.

› Review wage determinations, labor classifications, and fringe allocations for public works projects.

› Coordinate with operations and project management teams to ensure accurate labor coding and

classifications.

› Monitor prevailing wage updates and ensure payroll adjustments are implemented accurately.

› Maintain compliance records for government audits and contractor reviews.

Certified Payroll Reporting

› Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports accurately and on time.

› Maintain supporting documentation required for certified payroll compliance.

› Ensure all certified payroll records comply with federal, state, local, and contractual requirements.

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› Assist during payroll audits, labor compliance reviews, and government reporting requests.

› Investigate and resolve certified payroll discrepancies or reporting issues.

HR, AP & Administrative Support

› Assist AP with invoice entry during peak monthly subcontract pay application submissions

› Ensure compliance with ACA (1095)

› Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS and payroll systems (Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum).

› Assist with onboarding, employment documentation, and compliance tracking.

› Support internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, and labor compliance.

› Prepare employment verifications and payroll-related documentation as requested.

› Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee and company information.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

› Experience with prevailing wage, and certified payroll reporting strongly required.

› Experience in construction, or labor-intensive industries preferred.

› Prefer experience with Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum and Traqspera Time Entry.

› Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and employee benefits administration.

› Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

› Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

› Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

› Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related

field preferred.

› Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience required.

WHAT WE OFFER

CBC offers a competitive salary package, and our generous benefits package offers employees the opportunity to

participate in a top-notch health insurance program, company-paid life insurance, and access to great supplemental

programs for dental, vision, long-term disability, and accident coverage. Our 401K retirement program offers excellent

investment options with a company match. We offer a paid time-off program, as well as paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to: careers@builtbycontinental.com

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