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

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