Payroll Coordinator

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

What You Will Do

 

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for supporting payroll processing activities and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role maintains payroll records, reviews timekeeping data, assists with payroll-related inquiries, and supports compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer wage garnishment processes, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments, calculations, setup, remittance, recordkeeping, and employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Audit timecards for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Support payroll activities as required.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Assist with payroll audits and reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on payroll department experience.

• Proven experience of wage garnishment administration in a multi-state environment, including child support orders, tax levies, and creditor garnishments, with a strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, withholding limits and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel (lookups, formulas, audit spreadsheets).
• Proficient with payroll and timekeeping systems and ability to learn and support new payroll technologies and system implementations.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions and benefit impacts.
• Familiarity with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union requirements a plus.

Benefits

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Generous PTO
• Numerous company events
• 401k matching

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions.   Physical Demands The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to handle tools and materials. The role may involve working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer