Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Haydon Companies•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides construction services across commercial building, heavy civil, preconstruction, landscaping, and building information modeling. The Bilingual Payroll Specialist ensures employees are paid accurately and on time for the weekly payroll run. The work includes maintaining payroll records, processing deductions, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special management reports. Payroll work follows a structured cycle of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. The role calls for a process-oriented, detail-focused person who can work autonomously and see processes through from start to finish. The position works in an office environment with occasional travel to local construction sites, approximately 10% as needed.

Requirements

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking ability.
High school diploma plus two years of payroll experience, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
Experience with payroll processing.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with certified payroll.
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, and experience with metrics or reporting.
Willingness and ability to quickly learn and adopt web-based technologies.

Responsibilities

Update the payroll log and clarify questions as needed.
Stay current with taxation of salaries, benefits, and other relevant factors.
Troubleshoot and audit discrepancies, providing clear analysis of findings or recommendations.
Maintain and document payroll records.
Answer employee questions by email, phone, or in person and respond to payroll inquiries or concerns.
Process, respond to, and track garnishments to ensure requirements are met on time.
Conduct semi-annual audits of payroll records.
Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings.
Reconcile the general ledger for payroll transactions.
Detect and process issues related to uncollected payroll.
Build relationships with company supervisors.
Maintain confidentiality and a strong work ethic, and follow policies and procedures.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and training materials.
Travel to local construction sites as needed, approximately 10%.
Perform other duties, administrative tasks, or special projects as assigned.