Payroll Services Specialist – Large Project

DPR Construction

Payroll Services Specialist ensuring timely payroll data capture and compliance for craft and administrative employees in the United States. Collaborating with teams to support payroll processing and resolve inquiries efficiently.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeTemple • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,500 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Payroll Services Specialist ensures the timely capture, review, and preparation of accurate, payroll-ready time and pay data for craft and administrative employees within assigned business units.
This role supports weekly payroll readiness by monitoring timesheet submission, reviewing entries for accuracy and compliance, and aligning data with company policies, union agreements, and wage and hour requirements.
As the primary local, employee-facing payroll resource, the Payroll Services Specialist supports field and office employees with pay-related questions, timekeeping guidance, and routine issue resolution.
The role partners closely with Shared Services Payroll, People Practice teams, and regional field leadership to support compliant payroll processing, appropriately escalate complex matters, and deliver a consistent, high-quality payroll experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of payroll, timekeeping, and wage and hour concepts.
Familiarity with multi-state payroll environments and unionized workforces preferred.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); intermediate Excel skills preferred.
Experience with construction payroll practices, job costing, or industry-specific systems, a plus.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with field teams and centralized payroll functions.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related field preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive per diem and travel incentives offered!

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Hard Skills & Tools

PayrollTimekeepingWage And Hour ConceptsMulti-State PayrollConstruction Payroll PracticesJob CostingExcelWordOutlook

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree In AccountingBachelor’s Degree In Business AdministrationBachelor’s Degree In Finance