Job Description
Position: Payroll Specialist– Construction, Prevailing Wage & Multi-State Compliance
Location: Clackamas, OR (In-Office)
Pay: $70,000 – $90,000 annually (Salaried, Full-Time)
Schedule: Full-Time | In-Office | Business Casual (Company shirts provided)
Who We Are:
Our client is a construction-focused organization seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to take primary ownership of payroll operations. This role supports a collaborative, process-driven team while allowing autonomy and accountability.
What You’ll Do:
- Own end-to-end payroll processing for construction and specialty contractor operations
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls with a high level of accuracy
- Review, analyze, and correct employee time entry discrepancies
- Manage payroll adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payrolls
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations across applicable jurisdictions
What’s In It for You:
- Competitive salary with performance consideration
- High-ownership role with decision-making responsibility
- Collaborative support across accounting, HR, and operations
- Stable, full-time position in a structured construction environment
What You Need to Have:
- 3–5 years of payroll administration experience in construction or specialty contracting
- Hands-on prevailing wage experience
- Certified payroll experience for public works projects
- Multi-state payroll tax compliance experience
- Experience supporting employees working in multiple jurisdictions
The Musts:
- Prevailing wage classifications, fringe calculations, and wage determinations
- Certified payroll reporting for public works projects
- Multi-state payroll tax setup, reporting, and compliance
- Experience managing agency correspondence, audits, and filings
- Strong attention to detail and ability to independently resolve payroll discrepancies
Preferred:
- West Coast multi-state payroll experience (OR, WA, CA)
- Experience with construction timekeeping and payroll systems
- CPP certification
Next Steps:
Please respond with an updated resume!
Call Artem at 360-553-7219 | Aananenka@optistaffing.com
OR
Call Isabel at 360-553-7221 | IJimenez@optistaffing.com
To schedule an interview or drop by for a walk-in interview!!
Address:
703 Broadway St Suite 690
Vancouver, 98660
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Casual work, Work at office,