Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist I Payroll Specialist I is responsible for delivering exceptional quality service and effective communication with their team and external customers. In this position, responsibilities are to prepare and process full-cycle multi-state payrolls in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. Essential functions: Prepare and process full-cycle multi-state weekly, bi-weekly, and special payrolls including hours, vacation time, garnishments, insurance and 401(k) deductions Monitor electronic timekeeping system, reviewing for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance Review and validate employee portal changes within third-party notification systems Collaborate with team to ensure all payroll transactions are entered accurately and correctly Research and address any payroll related inquiries from employees in a timely manner Generate payroll data reports to support Prevailing Wage reporting Partner with HR on all matters involving employees compensation, benefits, and disability payments, including 401(k) contributions and other payroll funding Understanding of multi-state withholding, federal/state/local labor laws and regulations Assist in documenting data for payroll tax related transactions Familiar with quarterly/annual filings and reports Prepare materials for internal or external auditors as needed Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality Perform other duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years of recent payroll processing experience Experience with ADP Workforce Now highly preferred Knowledge of blended SCA, DBA, and CBA a plus Excellent attention to detail, ability to balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Excel Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in person Maintain a positive working relationship within the team and external customers Work environment: This is an in-office environment. Periodic weekend or evening work may be necessary. Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time and perform repetitive tasks is required. Ability to lift light packages up to 10-25 lbs. is required. Work is to be performed on site. Physical demands and work environment: Occasionally required to stand Occasionally required to walk Continually required to sit Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Continually required to talk or hear While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration. DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-10