Temporary Payroll Specialist, Construction

About Us

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

Job Title: Temporary Payroll Specialist, Construction

Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21227

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (On‑Site)

• This is a temporary position with an expectation of occupancy for six to twelve months.
• Responsible for maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data into accounting software systems (Star Builder).
• Responsible for updating payroll records (exemptions, deductions, rates, union codes, job titles, addresses, department transfers, and garnishments).
• Responsible for ensuring all timesheets, timecards, and other means and methods of reporting of time are fully completed and approved by authorized managers.
• Responsible for the full cycle of payroll processing.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, garnishments, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages, and other reports as necessary and assigned.
• Responsible for certified payroll compliance, reports, and pay treatment calculations for compliance.
• Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal, state income and social security taxes (and other taxes as applicable), and employer's social security, unemployment payments.
• Completes payroll audits internally and for external clients and resolves payroll discrepancies.
• Maintains employee confidence by protecting payroll information in confidence and within company best practices and policies.
• Ensures payroll deductions are up to date, accurate and in compliance with Federal and State schedules, and with company‑provided benefit plans.
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests for information on behalf of employees and requesting agencies.
• Responsible for meeting internal and external deadlines related to payroll reporting, and paycheck distribution schedules for union and non‑union personnel.
• Responsible for payroll related accruals relative to company‑provided benefit plans, and unions.
• Responsible for generating, updating, and maintaining spreadsheets, documents, and payroll related programs.
• Responsible for completing verifications of employment within Federal and State law, and within company best practices and policy.
• Responsible for processing high volumes of union and multi‑state payrolls.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary to meet exceptional deadlines.
• Responsible for accounting compliance with accounting principles and practices, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and other federal and state law as required.
• Valid state driver’s license is required.

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To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five to ten years of related professional payroll experience required; professional experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Knowledge in processing Union payroll preferred.
• General accounting fundamentals and concepts required.
• Strong understanding of related accounting practices and procedures.
• Advanced working knowledge of accounting systems software, specifically Star Builder or equivalent.
• College level professional development coursework and/or non‑accredited certificate coursework commensurate with the essential duties.

• Proficient to advanced usage of Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Proficient to advanced usage of Star Builder, Crystal Reports, and interface with Microsoft Access.
• Experience with remote time entry software platforms preferred.
• Proficient to advanced usage of pVault or other document management system preferred.