Payroll and Compliance Specialist bei KSI

Payroll and Compliance Specialist
Location: Tempe, AZ | In-Office

Client: Confidential | Construction Industry

Our client, a leading construction and steel fabrication company, is seeking a Payroll & HR Coordinator to support operations across their two affiliated businesses. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow their skills in payroll, compliance, and HR administration.

This position works closely with the CFO, providing support on payroll, benefits administration, employee onboarding / offboarding, and various compliance reporting functions. You’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across both companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll & Benefits
  

• • Process weekly payrolls for both the General Contracting & Steel Fabrication company

• • Manage employee onboarding and terminations

• • Administer 401(k) contributions and ensure accurate recordkeeping

• • Oversee group insurance enrollments, changes, and terminations

• • Coordinate open enrollment and employee communications

• • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality
• Compliance & Reporting

• • Assist with weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting

• • Help prepare documentation for audits and insurance renewals

• • Maintain all corporate licensing for both companies, including:

• • • State, County, and City-level business licenses

• • • Contractor licenses and renewals

• • • Annual reports and compliance filings

• • • Withholding and unemployment account maintenance

• Administrative Support
  

• • Maintain organized and secure employee files for both companies

• • Support employee-related activities and communications

• • Provide assistance with various administrative and accounting tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll, HR, or accounting support

• Experience in the construction industry preferred

• Knowledge of multi-state payroll and benefits administration a plus

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality

• Eagerness to learn and grow into broader accounting and HR responsibilities

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay ($1,000–$1,200, or commensurate with experience)

• Training and mentorship from an experienced CFO

• Opportunities for professional growth across multiple business entities

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Supportive, team-oriented environment

Work Location:

• Tempe, Arizona (in-office role)

Work Remotely:

• No

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