Payroll Specialist

Who We Are

Sukut Construction is a nationwide heavy civil general contractor with over 55 years of superior performance and industry expertise on residential, public, and commercial projects. 

Our commitment to creating excellence in people and projects has earned us over 100 industry awards and recognitions. Our vast array of services allows us to excel at developing and implementing innovative, technologically sound solutions to confront the most challenging land development, natural resource, and environmentally friendly energy issues throughout the United States. From employing a fully GPS-guided company-owned fleet of over 275 pieces of heavy equipment to developing proprietary technology for heavy civil engineering and logistics, Sukut's 55-year track record has elevated its work process to revolutionary and creative practice. This approach makes Sukut time and cost-efficient on every project.

Sukut’s culture of putting its employees first, coupled with an open-door and family-like environment, provides a welcoming atmosphere where every employee is encouraged to learn and grow.

Sukut is seeking a dynamic payroll specialist. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career with a company where building excellence in people and projects is why we exist!

Your Role

As a payroll specialist, you will contribute to the company’s success by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees.

• Process high-volume payroll (600+) specific to union contracts (Operating Engineers, Laborers, Laborers Solar, Carpenters, Teamsters, Cement Mason/Millrights, and Ironworkers) across multiple states including California, Nevada, and Arizona.
• Prepare monthly union reports.
• Perform garnishments and deductions.
• Prepare weekly tax payments.
• Review time sheets and wage computations to identify and reconcile pay discrepancies.
• Process manual checks as needed: adjustments, shortages, and layoffs.
• Review of and compliance with all EDD audits.
• Respond to payroll related inquiries.
• Working with a high volume of paperwork and confidential information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2-3 years proven experience as a payroll specialist, payroll clerk, or in a similar role.
• Ability to work on-site; this is not a remote position.
• Eligibility to work in the United States, full-time (Monday-Friday) with overtime as necessary.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, laws, and regulations (e.g., FLSA, tax regulations).
• Experience with payroll software.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to discreetly handle sensitive, confidential, and time-sensitive duties while maintaining a solid customer service orientation.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, with the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
• Excellent numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Associate’s degree or higher (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
• Experience working with Viewpoint Vista software and B2W software.
• Union payroll processing experience / knowledge of union payroll processing and collective bargaining agreements (for union payroll roles).
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing.
• Previous work in the construction industry

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Sukut paying 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-funded HSA contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance and identity theft plan for employees.
• Voluntary supplemental health and welfare plans.
• 401(k) employer contribution, whether you contribute or not.
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time.
• Profit sharing bonus potential.
• Employee-owned.

Sukut Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies / Recruiting Firms

Sukut Construction will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Sukut Construction employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Sukut Construction property: Sukut Construction mailing address, fax machine or any email address; Sukut Construction employees; or to Sukut Construction's applicant/candidate database. Sukut Construction will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Sukut Construction will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director or Talent Associate to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Sukut Construction will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director.