Payroll Administrator
Etowah Full-time Mid-level Payroll
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Haren Construction Company. Etowah · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $69,258–$119,093 across the United States.
Estimated pay
Haren Construction Company has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$69,258 – $119,093
What the middle half of mid-level payroll roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 216 postings that stated pay, median $90,875. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RolePayroll
SeniorityMid-level
LocationEtowah
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 18, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Process weekly payroll by checking timecards and hours, then follow up with site leaders on time worked
- Enter holiday pay and bonuses, and check vacation balances and overtime for accuracy
- Help with employee starts and departures, handle state unemployment inquiries, and answer payroll questions
- Coordinate with payroll, accounting and HR colleagues, including occasional confidential matters with senior leaders
What you bring
- At least one year handling payroll in a project-based setting
- You bring careful attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to protect confidential information
- You can use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and communicate clearly in writing and conversation
- You can prioritize around payroll deadlines and adjust when busy periods change the workload
Who this fits
This role suits someone with project-based payroll experience; construction payroll is preferred, and staffing-agency payroll experience is also considered. You’ll work in person in Etowah, Tennessee, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. The job reports to the Payroll Manager and includes a pre-employment drug screen; employment eligibility is checked through E-Verify.
From the employer
Location: Etowah, Tennessee
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, In-Person
Pay Range: $23+/hour based on experience
Haren Construction Company, Inc. specializes in water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and commercial and industrial types of construction.
We seek an experienced Payroll Administrator with meticulous attention to detail, exceptional integrity, and strong organizational skills. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position will support weekly payroll processing, including reviewing timecards and hours, corresponding with superintendents and other leaders about time worked, and handling periodic but critical tasks such as entering holiday pay, auditing vacation time and overtime, and inputting bonus information.
This position will also support employee onboarding and offboarding, respond to state unemployment agencies, and answer questions about payroll processing and payroll-related handbook information. Additional duties may be assigned by the Payroll Manager from time to time, especially during exceptionally busy pay periods.
The Payroll Administrator works closely with our Payroll, Accounting, and Human Resources teams and may occasionally interface with senior leadership on confidential matters. Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are non-negotiable in this role.
Job Requirements and Essential Skills:
By offering a strong foundation of employee benefits, we ensure that you and your family have the tools and means to prosper. We are proud to provide competitive benefits and compensation packages.
At Haren Construction Company, we see our purpose as building exceptional people, trusting relationships, great projects, and strong communities. Valuing everyone is essential to our purpose. For us, valuing diversity and inclusion is more than a lofty company commitment; it’s a way of building relationships that help us live our purpose in our daily work.
Haren Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). As such, Haren Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Prioritizing Safety
Our employees are our greatest resource and Haren Construction is fully committed to their safety. With our safety program and full-time safety manager, we work hard to provide every employee with safe working conditions.
Haren Construction Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace, so all potential new hires must submit to a pre-employment drug screen.
We utilize the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of potential employees.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, In-Person
Pay Range: $23+/hour based on experience
Haren Construction Company, Inc. specializes in water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and commercial and industrial types of construction.
We seek an experienced Payroll Administrator with meticulous attention to detail, exceptional integrity, and strong organizational skills. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position will support weekly payroll processing, including reviewing timecards and hours, corresponding with superintendents and other leaders about time worked, and handling periodic but critical tasks such as entering holiday pay, auditing vacation time and overtime, and inputting bonus information.
This position will also support employee onboarding and offboarding, respond to state unemployment agencies, and answer questions about payroll processing and payroll-related handbook information. Additional duties may be assigned by the Payroll Manager from time to time, especially during exceptionally busy pay periods.
The Payroll Administrator works closely with our Payroll, Accounting, and Human Resources teams and may occasionally interface with senior leadership on confidential matters. Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are non-negotiable in this role.
Job Requirements and Essential Skills:
- At least one year of payroll experience in a project-based environment
- Construction industry payroll experience highly preferred; temporary staffing agency payroll experience will be considered
- Prior SAGE 300 experience is preferred
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Extraordinary integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet payroll deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to change, especially during busy pay periods
By offering a strong foundation of employee benefits, we ensure that you and your family have the tools and means to prosper. We are proud to provide competitive benefits and compensation packages.
- Following 58 days of full-time employment, you may be eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Following 90 days of full-time employment, employees are eligible for 401(k) and sick/personal leave
- After 6 months+ of continuous employment, paid vacation is offered
- Paid holidays
At Haren Construction Company, we see our purpose as building exceptional people, trusting relationships, great projects, and strong communities. Valuing everyone is essential to our purpose. For us, valuing diversity and inclusion is more than a lofty company commitment; it’s a way of building relationships that help us live our purpose in our daily work.
Haren Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). As such, Haren Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Prioritizing Safety
Our employees are our greatest resource and Haren Construction is fully committed to their safety. With our safety program and full-time safety manager, we work hard to provide every employee with safe working conditions.
Haren Construction Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace, so all potential new hires must submit to a pre-employment drug screen.
We utilize the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of potential employees.