Payroll Clerk (Bilingual)

About Benchmark Utility Services Benchmark Utility Services is a growing construction and utility infrastructure company operating across multiple states. We move fast, build strong teams, and take care of the people who power our work — in the field and in the office. If you're the kind of person who takes pride in getting things right and keeping things running, you'll fit in well here. The Role We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our payroll team and play a critical role in making sure our crews get paid accurately and on time, every pay cycle. You'll work closely with our Payroll Administrator, field supervisors, and HR to verify hours, process payroll data, and maintain clean records. This isn't a background role — accurate payroll is one of the most trust-critical functions in any construction company, and you'll own a meaningful piece of it. Requirements What You'll Do Enter and verify payroll hours for field crews and office staff — accurately and on deadline, every timeReview and reconcile timecards, flagging and resolving discrepancies with field supervisorsProcess regular, overtime, and special pay calculations in line with company policyMaintain organized, audit-ready payroll records and documentationHelp ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour requirementsSupport certified payroll reporting where applicableServe as a bilingual resource for crew members with payroll questionsCollaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and status changes affecting pay What We're Looking For 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing, timekeeping, data entry, or similar clerical workExperience with payroll software (ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, Sage, or similar)Bilingual in English and Spanish — written and spoken — requiredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office SuiteA natural double-checker — you don't submit until you've verifiedCool under deadline pressure; you know how to prioritize when everything feels urgentHigh level of discretion — you understand that payroll data is sensitive and treat it accordingly Bonus Points Experience in construction, field services, utilities, or multi-crew environmentsFamiliarity with prevailing wage or certified payroll requirementsFPC certification (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or working toward itHigh school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in accounting/business a plus Benefits Why Benchmark A stable, growing company with real career growth potentialA team that values doing things the right way — no shortcutsSupportive management that invests in the people who show up and deliverA role where your accuracy and reliability are genuinely valued Benchmark Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.