Payroll Specialist

Location: George

? Payroll Pros:
Master Prevailing Wage & Union Payroll? This Role Is For You

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Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing infrastructure and construction organization supporting large-scale public works and energy projects across the Pacific Northwest. Our teams work on complex projects that power communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, and support regional growth.

Behind every successful project is a strong operations team. Our payroll professionals play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and that projects remain compliant with union agreements, prevailing wage laws, and government contract requirements.

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist with expertise in certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance who thrives in a detail-oriented environment and enjoys solving complex payroll challenges.

? Ideal Candidate:
Someone who enjoys solving payroll puzzles, understands the complexity of construction payroll compliance, and wants to play a key role supporting projects that keep communities running.

Why join us?

Work on High-Impact Projects
Support infrastructure and energy projects that directly contribute to community development and regional growth.

Specialized, High-Value Payroll Work
This is not a routine payroll role.

You'll work with union payroll, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wage compliance, making you a key contributor to project success.

Strong Leadership & Growth Opportunity
Work closely with experienced finance leadership and gain exposure to construction operations, compliance, and financial reporting.

Stability in a Growing Industry
Infrastructure and energy construction remain some of the most stable and growing sectors in the region, providing long-term career security.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Possible relocation assistance

Job Details

Position:
Payroll Specialist

Location:

Quincy, WA

Schedule:

Full-Time | On-site

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who can manage complex payroll processes in a construction environment, including union payroll administration, prevailing wage compliance, and certified payroll reporting for government contracts.

This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll tax regulations, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, garnishments, and fringe benefits
Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and regulations
Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements
Review and validate certified payroll reports
Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for government contracts
Ensure accurate worker classifications and fringe benefit allocations
Union Payroll Administration
Calculate and remit union dues, benefits, and contributions
Prepare union reports and coordinate payments to union trust funds
Maintain union rate tables and benefit schedules
Payroll Tax & Compliance
Prepare and reconcile payroll tax filings including 941, 940, and W-2 reporting
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Respond to payroll tax notices and resolve discrepancies

Additional Responsibilities
Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts
Support internal and external audits
Assist with year-end payroll processes
Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data

Qualifications
Required
3+ years of payroll experience

Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance
Experience processing union payroll
Strong understanding of payroll tax reporting and compliance
Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel

Preferred
Construction or government contracting payroll experience
Multi-state payroll…