Certified Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a remote Payroll Specialist with Certified Payroll experience to immediately join a construction-focused organization in Texas on a contract to permanent basis. This position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage certified payroll activities with accuracy and confidence while supporting compliance across public-sector projects. The role will focus on weekly reporting, payroll adjustments, and employee-related payroll documentation in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process certified payroll entries accurately for federal, state, and municipal construction projects.

• Prepare and examine weekly certified payroll reports to confirm compliance with applicable wage and labor requirements.

• Administer payroll garnishments and ensure deductions are applied correctly and on time.

• Enter and maintain employee pay rate changes, including increases, within the payroll system.

• Complete employment verification requests while protecting confidential employee information.

• Support multi-state payroll operations for a workforce of more than 500 employees.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, process updates, and resolve payroll-related issues.

• Review payroll data for accuracy and address discrepancies before final submission.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, including hands-on work with certified payroll.
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
• Background handling payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Working knowledge of garnishment administration and payroll deductions.
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting for public works or government-funded projects.
• Ability to manage employment verification requests accurately and professionally.

Compensation

$26.60-$29.14 Hourly

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