Payroll Consultant

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to support payroll operations, employee administration, and accounting functions in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining employee records, supporting compliance efforts, and assisting with various accounting and administrative activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both field employees and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process and support payroll operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with managers regarding employee timekeeping, PTO tracking, payroll deductions, and payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records, employee documentation, and compliance files in an organized and confidential manner.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire setup, employee paperwork, and termination processing.
• Support payroll audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained for reporting and compliance purposes.

Employee & Administrative Support

• Assist with benefits administration and employee-related documentation as needed.
• Respond to payroll and employee inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, employment regulations, and internal procedures.
• Provide administrative support to Accounting and Operations leadership teams.

Accounting & Operational Support

• Support accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, invoicing, and related administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve payroll accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with maintaining organized financial and payroll documentation for internal reporting and audit purposes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll experience, preferably within construction or similar field-based industries.
• Experience supporting accounting, administrative, or operational functions.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and employee record management.
• Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Stable work history and collaborative, team-oriented mindset preferred.

Core Competencies

• Payroll administration and compliance
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organization and time management
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving and process improvement