Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator Robert Half - 3.9 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $100,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Business financial process improvement Record keeping Financial data reconciliation Payroll tax Handling wage garnishments Regulatory compliance ADP Process improvement Mid-level Team management Financial record maintenance Debits & credits Construction Cross-functional collaboration 2 years Communication skills Regulatory compliance management Cross-functional communication Internal audits Full Job Description We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a well-established global construction organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who brings strong multi-state processing experience and a solid grasp of wage compliance requirements within project-based environments. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume payroll function while supporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities:

Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accurate pay calculations, timely distribution, and complete payroll record maintenance. Oversee weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll for a large employee population, including deductions, benefit withholdings, tax payments, and wage attachments. Monitor payroll activities for compliance with prevailing wage rules, union pay requirements, and Davis-Bacon regulations. Lead and support payroll team members by providing guidance, reviewing work quality, and helping maintain efficient department operations. Examine payroll practices, tax rules, and benefit-related procedures to identify improvements and implement stronger controls and workflows. Perform audits of payroll documents and balances, including employee tax forms, earnings records, and payroll reconciliations, to maintain accuracy. Collaborate with finance, human resources, and other departments to resolve discrepancies, align shared data, and support reporting needs. Contribute to payroll process enhancements and system-related improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and compliance. All interested candidates in this role and other full-time Accounting Operations opportunities please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn At least 2 years of payroll experience, with a strong preference for 5 or more years in progressively responsible roles. Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll across multiple states. Background in construction, project-based accounting, or similar industries with complex payroll requirements. Working knowledge of prevailing wage processing and Davis-Bacon compliance. Familiarity with payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and payroll accounting concepts such as debits and credits. Experience using payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams. Detail-oriented, dependable approach with a positive and solutions-focused mindset. All interested candidates in this role and other full-time Accounting Operations opportunities please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .