Payroll Specialist, Shared Services

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for providing payroll support to a specific employee group. This includes providing customer service to employees, HR, and management. In addition, this role will also play a major part in ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of all payroll systems, applications, and files.

What Shared Services Does:

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense program.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
• Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

Job Location

This role is based at our Shared Services Center in Alpharetta, GA – hybrid work schedule

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of complex hourly and salaried job-cost payrolls for assigned divisions
• Analysis and posting of payroll job-cost, general ledger, and labor detail
• Complete variance analysis of key payroll figures and data to proactively identify and correct system/processing errors
• Perform employee set up and maintenance for hourly employees in payroll/human resource application
• Interpretation and set up of wage attachments (garnishments, child support, tax levies)
• Serve as primary point of communication to division Payroll and Human Resource contacts
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times while representing the company
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
• Other duties as directed by management.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree or high school graduate with commensurate experience
• Minimum 2 years of multi-corporation, multi-state payroll processing or business environment experience required
• Basic knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour law, payroll taxes, and wage attachments
• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) a plus
• PC literate: Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, and mainframe payroll application experience
• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required
• Must be able to able to work under time constraints and ensure deadlines are met
• Able to read and/or follow written and verbal instructions and implement the same.
• Ability to adapt to changing and process driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Strong “customer service” focus
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability