Payroll Coordinator

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Supports payroll operations by accurately collecting, entering, and maintaining employee time and pay data in accordance with established procedures. Follows defined guidelines to ensure payroll records are complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies and regulatory standards. Coordinates with team members and other departments to address routine payroll discrepancies and provide essential information to relevant stakeholders. Contributes to payroll accuracy and compliance by maintaining organized records and assisting with reporting and audit documentation requests.

Key Responsibilities:
Processes payroll data by accurately entering, verifying, and updating employee information in designated payroll systems in accordance with established protocols.
Reviews time and attendance records and supporting documentation to confirm compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Responds to routine inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and time reporting, providing clear and accurate information within defined service standards.
Assists in the preparation of payroll reports and summaries to support internal review and regulatory compliance requirements.
Maintains payroll records in an organized and secure manner, ensuring adherence to data privacy and retention policies.
Assists in internal and external audits by preparing and providing required payroll documentation and responding to information requests.

Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
2 - 4 years of experience in payroll processing, data entry, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
Successful completion of a background check is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.