Payroll Analyst

GeoStabilization International® (GSI) is a leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm. As a Payroll Analyst, you will ensure financial accuracy and compliance in payroll processes across multiple states and project types, while collaborating with various departments to maintain seamless payroll workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute and audit weekly multi-state payroll runs with accuracy, speed, and compliance
• Manage employee timecard review and exception tracking, including union and prevailing wage compliance
• Generate certified payroll reports across all funded projects in collaboration with project management
• Maintain job wage setups and cross-check against state/county/local and federal guidelines
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and Project Management to ensure seamless payroll workflows
• Ensure compliance with all payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws
• Coordinate 401(k), Roth, and other employee benefit deductions with Finance and HR
• Assist with year-end processes including W-2 distribution across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain clean, auditable records of timesheets, approvals, and wage assignments

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR Management or related field
• 1+ years of payroll execution and analysis experience across multiple states
• Strong understanding of payroll tax and labor compliance requirements (state, local and federal)
• Proven ability to research and apply prevailing wage determinations
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience working in ERP/payroll platforms (Viewpoint experience a plus)
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and deadline-driven execution
• Demonstrated discretion and integrity with sensitive employee and compensation data
• Familiarity with garnishments, benefits deductions, and payroll reporting
• Experience in union payroll and certified payroll processes
• Proven ability to research and apply prevailing wage determinations
• Payroll certifications (preferred), such as: FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)
• Construction Payroll
• Year End processing experience

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
• In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off, hourly team members receive 10 days paid time off per year
• Paid parental leave

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