Payroll Field Coordinator

DPR Construction • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Supports payroll readiness by ensuring accurate collection, review, and preparation of time and pay data for craft and administrative employees within assigned business units. Reviews timekeeping entries for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies, union agreements, and wage and hour requirements. 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. Contributes to consistent payroll operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing, timekeeping administration, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews, validates, and approves employee time entries across approved timekeeping systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission for payroll processing.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies in time and pay data, including overtime, double time, and leave entries, prior to payroll submission.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing guidance to craft and administrative employees and supporting issue resolution.
• Coordinates payroll corrections and adjustments with Shared Services Payroll, including processing updates and supporting resolution of pay-related issues.
• Supports payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, including system setup, tax elections, direct deposit, and timekeeping access.
• Ensures compliance with applicable payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, union agreements, and company policies.
• Collaborates with field leadership, People Practices, and other cross-functional partners to support payroll readiness, employee movement, and operational alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level