Payroll Clerk

Salary: $55,000-$60,000/yr

We are hiring for a full-service commercial construction/general contracting company in Washington, PA seeking a skilled, independent Payroll Clerk/HR Admin to take ownership of our weekly payroll operations and basic HR functions. This role is ideal for someone who understands the unique demands of the construction field and is comfortable managing a high volume of activity with accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit weekly payroll to Paychex each Tuesday; verify and release pay for Friday distribution
• Manage certified payroll for all applicable jobs
• Process both union and non-union payrolls and ensure accurate rate and fringe application
• Maintain Excel-based field reports and upload data into the payroll system
• Confirm payroll information integrates properly within two software systems
• Handle benefits administration and updates
• Coordinate onboarding for new employees, including weeks with high hiring volume
• Produce payroll-related reports for accounting and tax use
• Manually import payroll information into the accounting system when required
• Support accounting staff with data entry tasks, including credit card payment processing

Required Background

• 35 years of payroll and HR-related experience
• Strong knowledge of certified payroll
• Experience working with union and non-union payroll
• Bachelors degree not required
• Ability to work onsite in Washington, PA

Preferred Experience

• Paychex experience, or familiarity with comparable payroll software
• Hands-on experience in the construction industry
• Prior involvement in new-hire onboarding