<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction company in Colorado Springs, Colorado in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position centers on running accurate weekly payroll for a workforce that includes both hourly field staff and salaried employees, while also supporting timekeeping review and payroll-related administration. The role offers the opportunity to expand into broader HR support over time, making it a strong fit for someone who is highly organized, discreet, and comfortable working with recurring deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer weekly payroll, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on schedule for both hourly and salaried staff.</p><p>• Collect, review, and validate employee time entries, with particular attention to submissions from field teams and job-site personnel.</p><p>• Communicate with employees and supervisors to resolve missing hours, incomplete timecards, and other payroll discrepancies before processing deadlines.</p><p>• Monitor paid time off or leave-related balances and apply payroll updates as needed to keep employee records current.</p><p>• Perform payroll reconciliations and generate weekly reporting that supports general ledger review and accounting accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain payroll calendars and prioritize work to ensure key weekly processing milestones are completed on time.</p><p>• Provide administrative support in partnership with HR as responsibilities broaden beyond payroll into employee-related coordination.</p><p>• Handle payroll data and personnel information with a high degree of confidentiality, precision, and professionalism</p>