Payroll Administrator

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