Payroll Specialist - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Payroll Specialist - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Payroll Specialist Opportunity in Sparks, Nevada - Join Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Brad Stewart with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is excited to partner with a dynamic Nevada-based general contracting company experiencing rapid growth. We're seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist for a direct hire position in Sparks, Nevada. This critical role ensures accurate, timely weekly payroll processing and certified payroll compliance across multi-state operations, including prevailing wage projects and public works requirements. As a key resource for employees, project teams, and external agencies, you'll play a vital part in supporting the company's expansion in the construction industry.
If you have expertise in construction payroll, certified payroll reporting, and multi-state tax compliance, this position offers stability, competitive compensation at $85,000 annually, and the chance to grow with a thriving organization. Located in Sparks, NV – a hub for manufacturing and construction near Reno – this full-time role provides an excellent work-life balance in the beautiful Sierra Nevada region.
About the Role
The Payroll Specialist will manage all aspects of weekly payroll for a general contracting firm with projects spanning California, Nevada, and Idaho. Due to company growth, this newly created position demands precision in timecard verification, wage calculations, and regulatory compliance. You'll collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure seamless payroll operations, from employee advances to 401(k) remittances. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional passionate about construction payroll and public sector compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Collecting, reviewing, and verifying employee timecards for daily accuracy and signatures.
- Maintaining meticulous payroll records compliant with federal, state (CA, NV, ID), and local laws.
- Calculating travel pay, per diem, benefits, deductions, and advances with precision.
- Managing direct deposits and paycheck distributions efficiently.
- Partnering with Project Managers and Superintendents for smooth operations.
- Addressing employee inquiries professionally and confidentially.
- Generating and submitting weekly certified payroll reports, including manual forms.
- Ensuring adherence to prevailing wage laws and public works standards.
- Providing project owners with compliance docs for prompt payments.
- Coordinating apprentice requests by craft for new projects.
- Processing and remitting weekly payroll taxes across multiple states.
- Handling 401(k) contributions weekly.
- Preparing quarterly/annual filings accurately.
- Setting up new jobs in payroll systems.
- Performing regular audits for payroll accuracy and compliance.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, candidates should have:
- 3+ years in payroll, ideally in construction/general contracting.
- Deep knowledge of certified payroll, prevailing wages, and multi-state regs (CA, NV, ID).
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex) and MS Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational prowess.
- Strong communication skills for employee and team interactions.
- Ability to manage confidential data discreetly.
- Experience with audits, tax filings, and apprentice programs a plus.
This role requires a proactive problem-solver comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a growing general contractor in Sparks, NV, offering $85,000 salary, direct hire stability, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, health insurance, PTO, and professional growth. Enjoy Nevada's no state income tax advantage, proximity to Lake Tahoe, and a collaborative team culture. Robert Half ensures a seamless hiring process. Apply now for this Payroll Specialist role and advance your career in construction finance!
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Locations
- Sparks, Nevada, United States
Salary
85,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
80,000 - 90,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll processingintermediate
- Certified payroll complianceintermediate
- Prevailing wage regulationsintermediate
- Multi-state payroll taxesintermediate
- Timecard verificationintermediate
- 401(k) contributionsintermediate
- Payroll auditsintermediate
- Employee inquiries handlingintermediate
- Apprentice coordinationintermediate
- Public works complianceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll experience in construction or general contracting (experience)
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations including California, Nevada, and Idaho (experience)
- Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements (experience)
- Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills (experience)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (experience)
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion (experience)
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collect, review, and verify employee timecards for accuracy and daily signatures
- Maintain accurate payroll records in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Calculate and process travel pay, per diem, benefits, deductions, and employee advances
- Handle direct deposit requests and paycheck distribution
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Superintendents on payroll matters
- Respond professionally to employee payroll inquiries with discretion
- Produce and submit weekly certified payroll reports, including manual forms
- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements for public works
- Submit additional compliance documentation to project owners for prompt payment
- Request apprentices by craft for new projects and coordinate with payroll and project teams
- Process and remit weekly payroll taxes for California, Nevada, and Idaho
- Handle weekly 401(k) contributions accurately and on time
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
- Ensure accuracy of new job setups in payroll systems upon confirmation
- Conduct periodic audits of payroll and compliance procedures for consistency
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary of $85,000 annually
- general: Direct hire permanent position with growth opportunities
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- general: Paid time off and holiday pay
- general: Professional development opportunities
- general: Supportive team environment in a growing company
- general: Work with cutting-edge payroll systems and tools
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Job Description
Payroll Specialist Opportunity in Sparks, Nevada - Join Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Brad Stewart with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is excited to partner with a dynamic Nevada-based general contracting company experiencing rapid growth. We're seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist for a direct hire position in Sparks, Nevada. This critical role ensures accurate, timely weekly payroll processing and certified payroll compliance across multi-state operations, including prevailing wage projects and public works requirements. As a key resource for employees, project teams, and external agencies, you'll play a vital part in supporting the company's expansion in the construction industry.
If you have expertise in construction payroll, certified payroll reporting, and multi-state tax compliance, this position offers stability, competitive compensation at $85,000 annually, and the chance to grow with a thriving organization. Located in Sparks, NV – a hub for manufacturing and construction near Reno – this full-time role provides an excellent work-life balance in the beautiful Sierra Nevada region.
About the Role
The Payroll Specialist will manage all aspects of weekly payroll for a general contracting firm with projects spanning California, Nevada, and Idaho. Due to company growth, this newly created position demands precision in timecard verification, wage calculations, and regulatory compliance. You'll collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure seamless payroll operations, from employee advances to 401(k) remittances. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional passionate about construction payroll and public sector compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Collecting, reviewing, and verifying employee timecards for daily accuracy and signatures.
- Maintaining meticulous payroll records compliant with federal, state (CA, NV, ID), and local laws.
- Calculating travel pay, per diem, benefits, deductions, and advances with precision.
- Managing direct deposits and paycheck distributions efficiently.
- Partnering with Project Managers and Superintendents for smooth operations.
- Addressing employee inquiries professionally and confidentially.
- Generating and submitting weekly certified payroll reports, including manual forms.
- Ensuring adherence to prevailing wage laws and public works standards.
- Providing project owners with compliance docs for prompt payments.
- Coordinating apprentice requests by craft for new projects.
- Processing and remitting weekly payroll taxes across multiple states.
- Handling 401(k) contributions weekly.
- Preparing quarterly/annual filings accurately.
- Setting up new jobs in payroll systems.
- Performing regular audits for payroll accuracy and compliance.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, candidates should have:
- 3+ years in payroll, ideally in construction/general contracting.
- Deep knowledge of certified payroll, prevailing wages, and multi-state regs (CA, NV, ID).
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex) and MS Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational prowess.
- Strong communication skills for employee and team interactions.
- Ability to manage confidential data discreetly.
- Experience with audits, tax filings, and apprentice programs a plus.
This role requires a proactive problem-solver comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a growing general contractor in Sparks, NV, offering $85,000 salary, direct hire stability, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, health insurance, PTO, and professional growth. Enjoy Nevada's no state income tax advantage, proximity to Lake Tahoe, and a collaborative team culture. Robert Half ensures a seamless hiring process. Apply now for this Payroll Specialist role and advance your career in construction finance!
SEO Keywords: Payroll Specialist Sparks NV, Certified Payroll Jobs Nevada, Construction Payroll Careers, Multi-State Payroll Positions, Robert Half Finance Jobs
Locations
- Sparks, Nevada, United States
Salary
85,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
80,000 - 90,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Payroll processingintermediate
- Certified payroll complianceintermediate
- Prevailing wage regulationsintermediate
- Multi-state payroll taxesintermediate
- Timecard verificationintermediate
- 401(k) contributionsintermediate
- Payroll auditsintermediate
- Employee inquiries handlingintermediate
- Apprentice coordinationintermediate
- Public works complianceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll experience in construction or general contracting (experience)
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations including California, Nevada, and Idaho (experience)
- Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements (experience)
- Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office (experience)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills (experience)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (experience)
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion (experience)
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collect, review, and verify employee timecards for accuracy and daily signatures
- Maintain accurate payroll records in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Calculate and process travel pay, per diem, benefits, deductions, and employee advances
- Handle direct deposit requests and paycheck distribution
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Superintendents on payroll matters
- Respond professionally to employee payroll inquiries with discretion
- Produce and submit weekly certified payroll reports, including manual forms
- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements for public works
- Submit additional compliance documentation to project owners for prompt payment
- Request apprentices by craft for new projects and coordinate with payroll and project teams
- Process and remit weekly payroll taxes for California, Nevada, and Idaho
- Handle weekly 401(k) contributions accurately and on time
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
- Ensure accuracy of new job setups in payroll systems upon confirmation
- Conduct periodic audits of payroll and compliance procedures for consistency
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary of $85,000 annually
- general: Direct hire permanent position with growth opportunities
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- general: Paid time off and holiday pay
- general: Professional development opportunities
- general: Supportive team environment in a growing company
- general: Work with cutting-edge payroll systems and tools
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