Robert Half is currently looking for a Construction Payroll Specialist for an ongoing opportunity with a client in the Phoenix area. This role is responsible for processing accurate, compliant payroll for construction employees while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations – you must have prior experience in certified payroll and prevailing wage projects. This role is responsible for processing accurate, compliant payroll for construction employees while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for construction employees (multistate), including union and non-union workers</li><li>Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., Davis-Bacon and state prevailing wage requirements)</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, overtime, and deductions</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws</li><li>Manage payroll records, timesheets, job cost coding, and employee classifications</li><li>Coordinate with project managers and HR to resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, including tax forms, garnishments, and benefits</li><li>Assist with year-end reporting (W-2s, union reports, etc.)</li></ul>

Required Qualifications<ul><li>2 - 3 years of payroll experience in the construction industry</li><li>Proven experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance</li><li>Experience processing multi-state payroll (preferred – AZ, NV, CA, TX, NY)</li><li>Proficiency with payroll software (ADP)</li></ul>

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Phoenix, AZ
onsite
Temporary
- USD / Hourly
Robert Half is currently looking for a Construction Payroll Specialist for an ongoing opportunity with a client in the Phoenix area. This role is responsible for processing accurate, compliant payroll for construction employees while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations – you must have prior experience in certified payroll and prevailing wage projects. This role is responsible for processing accurate, compliant payroll for construction employees while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for construction employees (multistate), including union and non-union workers</li><li>Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., Davis-Bacon and state prevailing wage requirements)</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, overtime, and deductions</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws</li><li>Manage payroll records, timesheets, job cost coding, and employee classifications</li><li>Coordinate with project managers and HR to resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records, including tax forms, garnishments, and benefits</li><li>Assist with year-end reporting (W-2s, union reports, etc.)</li></ul>
2026-02-16T20:13:46Z