Payroll Coordinator

About the role

Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm established in 2004. We serve customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing activities and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Audit timecards for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on payroll department experience.
• Proven experience of wage garnishment administration in a multi-state environment, including child support orders, tax levies, and creditor garnishments, with a strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, withholding limits and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel (lookups, formulas, audit spreadsheets).
• Proficient with payroll and timekeeping systems and ability to learn and support new payroll technologies and system implementations.
• Familiarity with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union requirements a plus.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Generous PTO
• Multiple company events
• 401k matching

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to handle tools and materials. The role may involve working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.