Payroll Specialist - Construction, Multi-State Compliance, Prevailing Wage

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