About Us
With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in the hospitality, commercial, and solar industries. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery.
Hays Electrical Services is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team to help manage and process payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage laws, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and process weekly/biweekly payroll for 1,000+ employees, including hourly, salary, and jobsite-based staff.
Review and validate timecards, ensuring all job codes, cost centers, and classifications are correct.
Coordinate with jobsite supervisors and managers to resolve time entry discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
Process adjustments, garnishments, deductions, and reimbursements accurately and on time.
Maintain payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local) and keep up with changes to wage/tax laws and assist with certified payroll reporting (Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, local/state requirements).
Assist with maintenance of timekeeping hardware (Kiosk Mode, geofencing, etc.).
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional preferred
2+ years of payroll experience, preferably within the construction or electrical contracting industry.
Experience with certified payroll, multi-state payroll, and prevailing wage reporting strongly preferred.
Proficient in payroll software (ADP, Dayforce, Viewpoint, Miter, or similar).
Strong Excel and data reconciliation skills.
Knowledge of Davis-Bacon and state wage determination requirements.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
At Hays Electrical Services, we’re building more than electrical systems—we’re building a company grounded in integrity, quality, and service.
If you're passionate about payroll, compliance, and team success, we encourage you to apply and join our Houston team today.
Founded in 2007, Hays Electrical Services, Inc. is now one of the fastest-growing electrical contractors in the nation, specializing in commercial, hospitality, and multi-family projects. Hays Electrical Services' reputation is built on dedication to excellence, providing value for our clients, and executing quality installations safely and productively. The Hays Electrical team continuously strives to deliver exceptional results to our partners by bringing passion, collaboration, and pride to every project and by building strong relationships with our clients based on integrity, trust, and reliability. Infused with a sense of shared ownership, our entire team focuses on building relationships that deliver results.
