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Payroll Administrator

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support weekly payroll processing and certified payroll reporting for our operations in Tukwila, WA. This position will play an important role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and timely reporting for government-funded projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience, preferably with ADP, and familiarity with certified payroll, prevailing wage regulations, and union payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 60–100 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Enter, review, and reconcile employee timesheets and payroll data using ADP.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain certified payroll reports for government-funded projects.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements, union agreements, and applicable payroll regulations.
• Complete required payroll reporting and data entry through government and customer reporting systems.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, reporting issues, and employee inquiries.
• Coordinate with branch operations, field personnel, and internal teams to obtain accurate payroll information.
• Maintain organized payroll records and documentation to support compliance and audits.
• Assist in resolving outstanding certified payroll reporting requirements.
• Meet strict weekly payroll and reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on payroll processing experience required.
• Certified payroll and prevailing wage experience strongly preferred, particularly within construction, industrial services, or government contracting.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with union payroll, wage classifications, and government reporting requirements preferred.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting platforms such as LCPtracker or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule and Compensation

• Location: Tukwila, WA (on-site)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexible start times.
• Must be able to accommodate payroll processing deadlines, including occasional holidays or weekends when necessary.

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us:
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at [email protected] and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.

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