Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process weekly employee timecards and payroll, including regular, off-cycle, and termination payrolls.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee payroll files, personnel documentation, and compliance records.
• Process new hire payroll information, employee changes, wage adjustments, verification of employment requests, 401(k) elections, garnishments, taxes, and union reporting.
• Prepare certified payroll reports for public works projects, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage, apprenticeship, skilled and trained workforce, and related labor requirements.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and quarterly reporting.
• Run payroll reports, identify and resolve discrepancies, and respond to payroll-related questions and helpdesk tickets.
• Collaborate with HR, accounting, project management, field supervision, and external agencies to support payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll, personnel, and financial information.
• Provide cross-functional backup support to accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience required; construction, union, certified payroll, or prevailing wage experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll compliance, recordkeeping, and payroll reporting requirements.
• Experience with California payroll and/or multi-state payroll preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate professionally and resolve payroll questions in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, Microsoft Office, and accurate data entry. ProContractor by Viewpoint and/or Miter software experience is preferred.

About the Role

BEI Construction is a growing multi-jurisdictional union construction firm specializing in electrical construction projects, technology infrastructure, underground construction, and renewable energy solutions. BEI Construction is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.