Payroll Specialist and HR Assistant

About the role

Work directly with company leadership and the HR & Payroll Manager, giving you visibility and influence across the organization. Develop specialized expertise in certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting, highly sought-after skills in the construction industry. Gain exposure to multi-state payroll operations across Oregon, Washington, and California. Be part of a collaborative, tight-knit team where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, monthly, and off-cycle payroll for multi-state employees.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works projects.
• Audit timekeeping records, payroll data, and labor classifications.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and job cost systems.
• Support payroll tax filings, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Assist with onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and HR support activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Experience working within an ERP or payroll system.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Certified payroll, prevailing wage, construction payroll, or multi-state payroll experience required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays and PTO.