Payroll Specialist

HTS Engineering Ltd. • Tuscaloosa, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Epsilon is a leader in the Off-Site Construction (OSC) industry, delivering mechanical/electrical-centric systems in a modular, prefabricated form, optimized for a streamlined on-site completion by us or others. Epsilon is a leader in the Off-Site Construction (OSC) industry, delivering modular, prefabricated mechanical and electrical systems designed to streamline on-site installation. We are seeking an accurate and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a fully on-site role. You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll operations for both hourly and salaried field and office employees using Ceridian/Dayforce. The ideal candidate manages complex payroll adjustments, handles authorized withdrawals from company bank accounts, submits retirement contributions, and ensures strict legal and union compliance across the state.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of dedicated payroll experience, with hands-on experience using Dayforce.
• Strong proficiency in Dayforce or Ceridian modules and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Direct experience coordinating bank transactions, wire transfers, and reconciling accounts.
• Deep understanding of Alabama employment laws, FLSA standards, tax regulations, and processing wage garnishments.
• Strong critical thinking for auditing, high ethical standards regarding confidential information, and excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the construction industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or weekly payrolls for all salaried and hourly employees in Dayforce, reviewing timesheets for accuracy, overtime, and project allocations.
• Process special pay items including bonuses, retro pay, and per diems, as well as involuntary deductions like wage garnishments and tax levies.
• Initiate direct deposits, cut manual checks, and execute accurate withdrawals and transfers from the company bank account to fund payroll and associated liabilities.
• Calculate, record, and submit timely retirement and benefits payments to John Hancock and other designated plan administrators.
• Reconcile payroll data, manage Alabama and federal tax compliance, and accurately generate, file, and distribute W-2 forms annually.
• Maintain confidential, organized electronic and physical payroll files, resolve payroll discrepancies, and field employee pay inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed