Payroll Specialist

Estes Construction • Davenport, IA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Estes Construction is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its Organizational Development team. The role supports payroll across the team of companies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The specialist will help maintain accurate employee and payroll records, support union fringe benefits, prepare certified payroll reports, and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The position involves balancing priorities across multiple companies while providing responsive service and looking for ways to improve processes and work quality.

The role is on-site in downtown Davenport, Monday through Friday. The company describes its culture as people-focused and collaborative, with an emphasis on growth and development, safety, quality, and empowering team members to lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; or an associate degree with one to two years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent organization, communication, proofreading, and document-management skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Comfort working with numbers, percentages, and payroll-related calculations.
• Ability to problem-solve and work through changing priorities.
• Ability to work on-site in downtown Davenport Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing across the team of companies.
• Process payroll, including processing at least one payroll each week.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and maintain supporting payroll records.
• Assist with payroll tax deposits and union fringe benefit reconciliations.
• Set up new hires and maintain employee information in BambooHR and Sage.
• Prepare new employee packets and maintain personnel files.
• Track vehicle allowance mileage across the team of companies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and related documentation.
• Stay current on payroll compliance and applicable employment laws.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple companies while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and the quality of work.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Account
• Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well-being and self-care
• Parental benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Work program discounts
• Employee engagement events
• Professional training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time