Payroll Specialist

Join The Wesson Group — Together We Grow Payroll Specialist The Wesson Group, LLC is growing and seeking a motivated individual to join our close-knit team. With over four decades of experience, our team delivers heavy civil and renewable energy design-build excellence. We specialize in sustainable solutions for wind, solar, marine, infrastructure, heavy civil, and transportation. Headquartered in Johnstown, NY, our work ranges throughout Western, Central, and Northern NY. Our unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, transparency, and stakeholder collaboration positions people at the heart of everything we do. At The Wesson Group, you’re more than just a number - you’re part of a team that puts safety and family first. We take pride in our work and support each other with respect and professionalism. In the field, you work with colleagues who take pride in the project. You will work in a respectful environment with top-tier experienced professionals dedicated to superior quality. Across the board - whether you are a veteran, a mid-career professional or just starting out, the Wesson Group offers a place to grow and excel. The Payroll Specialist will support the Payroll Manager in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role focuses on payroll administration, compliance, and reporting while providing exceptional service to employees. The Payroll Specialist will also assist in audits, system maintenance, and special projects as needed. This position is located in our main office in Johnstown NY and is a corporate report directly to our Payroll Manager. This position will report in a matrix to our Controller and CFO. Position Duties Prepare, process, and review payroll in coordination with the Payroll Manager.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.Maintain payroll records, including employee data, tax withholdings, and deductions.Generate and distribute regular and ad-hoc payroll reports.Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings, including W-2 and 1095 forms.Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.Support audits by providing payroll data and documentation.Manage direct deposit pre-notifications as needed. Work with HR and Finance to ensure proper flow of employee data.Recommend process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy. Requirements Associate’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related degree AND3-5 years of payroll or related accounting experienceExperience in lieu of education is acceptableKnowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirementsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or similar) preferredStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skillsExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to handle confidential information with discretion Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $75,000-$80,000 Position eligible for Company Performance Bonuses Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental packageSupplemental 401(k) with company match Company paid Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan Repayment Plan or Tuition AssistanceGenerous Paid Time Off The Wesson Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.