Payroll Field Coordinator (Reston)

DPR Construction•Reston, VA

20d•$29 - $42

About The Position

The Payroll Field Coordinator supports payroll readiness by ensuring accurate collection, review, and preparation of time and pay data for craft and administrative employees within assigned business units. The role reviews timekeeping entries for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies, union agreements, and wage and hour requirements. It serves as a primary local resource for payroll-related inquiries and timekeeping guidance, coordinates with Shared Services Payroll and People Practices to support compliant payroll processing and issue resolution, and contributes to consistent payroll operations and continuous improvement initiatives. DPR describes its roles as commitments to building great things together. Employees are expected to take ownership of outcomes and act in the best interest of the team, customer, project, and organization. The company emphasizes trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, respect for individuals, integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and an ever-forward mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of experience in payroll processing, timekeeping administration, or a related field.
Bilingual English and Spanish speaking ability.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments, union agreements, or construction payroll practices.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.

Responsibilities

Review, validate, and approve employee time entries across approved timekeeping systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission for payroll processing.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in time and pay data, including overtime, double time, and leave entries, before payroll submission.
Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing guidance to craft and administrative employees and supporting issue resolution.
Coordinate payroll corrections and adjustments with Shared Services Payroll, including processing updates and supporting resolution of pay-related issues.
Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, including system setup, tax elections, direct deposit, and timekeeping access.
Ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, union agreements, and company policies.
Collaborate with field leadership, People Practices, and other cross-functional partners to support payroll readiness, employee movement, and operational alignment.