Payroll Specialist
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1
Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.
We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.
Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$60,000-$65,000/year
Job Description
A well-known, large construction company is looking to hire a Payroll Specialist to join their rapidly expanding team. This is One of the Best Companies to Work for in Austin with outstanding career growth/mentorship, benefits, very generous bonuses & amazing culture. This is a big firm yet very family- oriented with both a fun and professional culture. This role supports multi-rate and job-costed labor, union and/or prevailing wage compliance, and close coordination with project management and accounting to ensure proper labor distribution, deductions, and reporting. This position is fully onsite in South Austin. Job Overview:
- Review, validate, and key weekly timecards for field crews and shop employees; follow up on missing or incorrect data.
- Enter new hires into the payroll system accurately and completely, including pay rates, deductions, direct deposit, and tax setup.
- Ensure labor is properly allocated to jobs/cost codes for job costing; coordinate corrections with project managers and accounting.
- Maintain employee pay profiles including multiple rates, union classifications, fringes, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit.
- Respond to employee pay questions and resolve routine issues with attention to confidentiality.
- Support the payroll team during weekly payroll close, month-end, and year-end tasks as directed.
- Maintain organized records and documentation in line with retention requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls; document procedures and participate in system upgrades/testing.
- 24 years of hands-on payroll processing experience; construction or field-employee payroll a plus.
- Working knowledge of basic payroll concepts: pay rates, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and direct deposit.
- Proficiency with payroll or timekeeping software; comfortable in Excel (sorting, filters, basic lookups).
- Experience with Viewpoint Vista or a similar construction ERP/payroll system.
- Familiarity with job costing or labor distribution.
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.
FAQs About Payroll Specialist Jobs at Burnett Specialists
What is the work location for this position at Burnett Specialists?
This job at Burnett Specialists is located in Buda, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Burnett Specialists?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $60,000 and $65,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Burnett Specialists?
The employer has not provided this information. This may be discussed during the hiring process.
What is the process to apply for this position at Burnett Specialists?
You can apply for this role at Burnett Specialists either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.