Payroll Analyst

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst with specialized expertise in Certified Payroll to support our growing payroll operations team. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, particularly under the Davis-Bacon Act. The successful candidate will be responsible for timely, accurate, and complete reporting of certified payroll data for public and government-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with prevailing wage laws under the Davis-Bacon Act.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of certified payroll data for public and government-funded projects.
• Support payroll operations through processing, reconciliation, and auditing.
• Perform data entry related to payroll processing.
• Handle payroll tax calculations and accounting duties.

Requirements

• Proficiency in certified payroll processes.
• Expertise in payroll systems such as Paycom.
• Experience with union payroll and construction industry payroll.
• Strong skills in reconciliation and auditing.
• Knowledge of payroll tax and accounting principles.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in certified payroll.
• Experience working in the construction industry and union payroll.

Work Environment

Enjoy a great company culture within a relaxed environment while gaining valuable industry knowledge. The position offers a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home after the first 90 days. Note that the day for remote work is predetermined and not selectable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $31.73 - $32.69/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)