Payroll Coordinator Job at Robert Half (Buffalo)

Payroll Coordinator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Buffalo

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Robert Half Permanent Placement is partnering with a modern construction company in the Buffalo, NY area on their search for a skilled Payroll Coordinator. In this role you will be the point person managing payroll and expense reimbursement for a successful company – they have 90+ employees and are growing fast! This is a hybrid position (after training) with a starting salary of $60,000 - $65,000 and an excellent benefits package.

Job Responsibility:

Manage full-cycle weekly payroll processing for construction employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll in compliance with company policies and deadlines
Review and audit employee timesheets, certified payroll records, and job costing data to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and prevailing wage compliance
Administer prevailing wage payroll requirements, including certified payroll reporting and adherence to federal, state, union, client, and project-specific regulations
Maintain payroll records related to deductions, reimbursements, per diem, bonuses, allowances, wage adjustments, and employee benefit contributions
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, timekeeping issues, and employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, and prevailing wage classifications
Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, project managers, and field supervisors to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with labor compliance requirements
Support internal and external payroll audits by preparing documentation, reviewing compliance reports, and implementing corrections when necessary
Prepare payroll-related reports including labor distribution, certified payroll, general ledger reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting to support operational and financial decision-making

Requirements:

Detail-oriented payroll professional with a systematic, compliance-driven approach and strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, internal controls, and audit readiness
3 + years of payroll and accounting experience with direct responsibility for payroll processing, reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution
Proficient with SaaS payroll and expense management systems. Miter payroll software experience is a big plus!
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field highly preferred
APA certification and prevailing wage payroll experience highly valued

Nice to have:

Miter payroll software experience
APA certification
prevailing wage payroll experience

What we offer:

excellent benefits package
medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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