Payroll Specialist Job at Hays Electrical Services, Houston, TX

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  • Hays Electrical Services
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in the hospitality, commercial, and solar industries. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery.  

Position Overview

Hays Electrical Services is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team to help manage and process payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage laws, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and process weekly/biweekly payroll for 1,000+ employees, including hourly, salary, and jobsite-based staff. 

  • Review and validate timecards, ensuring all job codes, cost centers, and classifications are correct. 

  • Coordinate with jobsite supervisors and managers to resolve time entry discrepancies prior to payroll submission. 

  • Process adjustments, garnishments, deductions, and reimbursements accurately and on time. 

  • Maintain payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local) and keep up with changes to wage/tax laws and assist with certified payroll reporting (Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, local/state requirements). 

  • Assist with maintenance of timekeeping hardware (Kiosk Mode, geofencing, etc.). 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred. 

  • Certified Payroll Professional preferred 

  • 4+ years of payroll experience, preferably within the construction or electrical contracting industry.  

  • Experience with certified payroll, multi-state payroll, and prevailing wage reporting strongly preferred. 

  • Proficient in payroll software (ADP, Dayforce, Viewpoint, Miter, or similar). 

  • Strong Excel and data reconciliation skills. 

  • Knowledge of Davis-Bacon and state wage determination requirements. 

  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. 

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Benefits

 
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  • Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment in a growing organization.
At Hays Electrical Services, we’re building more than electrical systems—we’re building a company grounded in integrity, quality, and service.
If you're passionate about payroll, compliance, and team success, we encourage you to apply and join our Houston team today.

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor, Local area,

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