Payroll Specialist

STG Construction (Shared Services) supports the internal operations of all STG Family divisions. By centralizing functions like HR, Safety, Accounting, and IT, STG Construction ensures efficient, consistent service across the organization.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Clerk to join our team. This role reports directly to the Human Resources Department and is responsible for managing all aspects of weekly payroll processing as well as providing critical support to various HR functions. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Paylocity, experienced in construction payroll (including certified payroll and union compliance), and comfortable handling sensitive employee information with discretion.

This is a dynamic role that bridges payroll and human resources, ensuring accurate and timely compensation while supporting compliance, onboarding, benefits coordination, and personnel recordkeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, in compliance with all labor regulations and internal policies.
• Utilize Paylocity to manage payroll data entry, audits, and reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and manage prevailing wage compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Davis-Bacon Act, state-specific wage laws, and union agreement requirements.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective, ensuring timely and accurate system updates.
• Maintain employee payroll and personnel records, including job changes, pay adjustments, and status updates.
• Process and track paid time off (PTO), sick leave, holidays, and leave balances in line with company policies.
• Administer and reconcile benefit-related deductions, such as health insurance, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and tax forms, providing excellent internal customer service.
• Monitor timekeeping entries for accuracy and communicate discrepancies or trends to HR leadership.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities such as generating W-2s, 1099s, and required tax documentation.
  

• 3 years of payroll experience, including weekly payroll cycles and construction-related processing.
• 1 year of experience with Paylocity or a comparable HRIS/payroll software system.
• Proficiency in handling certified payroll reporting and knowledge of prevailing wage and union labor regulations.
• Friendly, approachable, and service-oriented personality—must enjoy helping others and be comfortable interacting with employees across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with HR processes such as benefits coordination and employee recordkeeping.
• Strong understanding of labor law compliance and payroll best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer service mindset.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office software.