Job Description
Job DescriptionRobert Half is proud to partner with a highly reputable third-party client seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join their fast-paced, team-oriented payroll department. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced payroll detail oriented who enjoys owning start-to-finish processing and supporting a large field workforce. In this role, you’ll assist with full-cycle weekly payroll, manage Role Centers for assigned employees and projects within the Field Time Collection (FTC) app, maintain the field employee master file, and support apprentice rate updates and off-ratio reporting. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers and foremen to resolve payroll discrepancies, reconcile field payroll, process change forms and garnishments, validate time-off requests, and manage direct deposit and tax changes within Oracle. Additional responsibilities include preparing retroactive adjustments, handling prevailing wage and year-end balance processing, calculating taxable and non-taxable field expenses, responding to payroll inquiries, and providing backup support to the broader payroll team. This role also offers involvement in system improvements through Oracle script writing, testing, and special projects assigned by the Payroll Manager. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of in-house payroll experience, strong organizational skills, exceptional communication, proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment. A background in construction, prevailing wage work, Oracle experience, or a related degree is a plus. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organization and make a meaningful impact on their payroll operations.
For immediate consideration, please call Dan Duggan at (508) 205-2126.• Minimum of 3 years of in-house payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Oracle and other payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, including garnishments, taxes, and prevailing wage reporting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resolve discrepancies.
• Experience in the construction industry or with certified payroll is a plus.
• Familiarity with multistate payroll and field time collection applications is highly desirable.