Payroll Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who loves a new challenge? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you in Brentwood. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies!

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of maintaining confidentiality while handling complex payroll functions across multiple states. This position also reviews payroll processed by Payroll Coordinators prior to posting and serves as a backup to the Payroll Supervisor when needed. In addition to core responsibilities, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to cross-train with our Payroll Tax department, gaining valuable experience in payroll tax processing and filing activities.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

• Review and verify timesheets and payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried associates
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, retroactive pay, and applicable deductions
• Ensure payroll compliance for specialized cases including union, certified, and prevailing wage requirements
• Process manual checks, including final checks when required
• Reconcile and approve payroll data submitted by Payroll Coordinators
• Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies in coordination with the Payroll Supervisor
• Serve as the point of contact for payroll issues in the Supervisor’s absence
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related service tickets in a timely and professional manner
• Provides back-up support and guidance to Payroll Coordinators for all companies as needed
• Conduct internal audits to ensure accuracy in our system and provides results to Payroll Supervisor
• Assist with year-end payroll processes
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee payroll records and related information
• Participate in cross-training activities with the Payroll Tax department to support departmental collaboration and coverage

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing experience
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance, including federal and state taxation, wage and hour laws, and reciprocity agreements
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement and payroll accuracy
• Proven ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and balance competing payroll deadlines
• Familiarity with certified payroll, prevailing wage, union payroll, and wage garnishment regulations
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Preferred:

• Experience in the construction industry
• Proficiency in Vista by Viewpoint (or similar payroll software)
• Canadian payroll experience
• FPC or CPP certification

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities nationwide. We ranked #4 out of the top 100 design-build companies in the U.S. and #17 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2024. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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EOE, including disability/vets

Salary : $28,000