Payroll Administrator

Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a growing, employee-owned company in Meridian, Idaho. This is an onsite position and an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys owning the full payroll process. The selected candidate will oversee weekly and biweekly payroll for 120+ employees within a construction environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support. Experience with certified payroll, QuickBooks, and construction payroll practices is highly valued.ResponsibilitiesProcess full-cycle weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule for 120+ employees.Review, validate, and enter employee time records, earnings, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings.Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.Utilize QuickBooks to process payroll transactions, reconcile payroll data, and generate required reports.Assist with certified payroll reporting and documentation for applicable construction projects.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, timesheet issues, and employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner.Partner with Accounting and HR to process new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefit updates, and other payroll-related activities.Support payroll compliance, reporting requirements, audits, and recordkeeping processes.Identify and implement opportunities to streamline payroll procedures and improve efficiency. Qualifications3-5 years of payroll administration experience, including full-cycle payroll processing.Experience processing payroll for a workforce of 100+ employees.Ability to manage weekly and biweekly payroll schedules with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.QuickBooks experience preferred.Construction industry payroll experience strongly preferred.Certified payroll experience is a plus.Strong understanding of payroll compliance, recordkeeping, deductions, and tax withholdings.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative with strong problem-solving skills.Benefits100% employer-paid medical coverageEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Annual profit-sharing bonus401(k) retirement planDental and vision insurancePaid time off and company holidaysPlease reach out to Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half to learn more about this opportunity. Job Order: 03590-0013512659 Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.