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Payroll Specialist
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with experience in construction payroll, including piecework calculations, to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees. Experience with QuickBooks is required.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for construction employees, including hourly, salaried, and piecework/production-based wages.</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Calculate overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and other compensation components.</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, reports, and remittances on time.</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies or errors promptly.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Support HR and accounting teams with payroll-related reporting and audits.</li><li>Assist in streamlining payroll processes and implementing best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in the construction industry.</p><p>Strong experience with piecework/production-based payroll.</p><p>Proficiency in QuickBooks (including payroll module) is required.</p><p>Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</p><p>Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.</p><p>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</p><p>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.</p>
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  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with experience in construction payroll, including piecework calculations, to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees. Experience with QuickBooks is required.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for construction employees, including hourly, salaried, and piecework/production-based wages.</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Calculate overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and other compensation components.</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, reports, and remittances on time.</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies or errors promptly.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Support HR and accounting teams with payroll-related reporting and audits.</li><li>Assist in streamlining payroll processes and implementing best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-07T20:43:49Z

Payroll Specialist Job in Tacoma | Robert Half