Job Description

RESPEC seeks a Payroll Specialist located in our Rapid City, SD or Pipersville, PA office.

RESPEC is a nationally recognized engineering consulting company seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist in our Rapid City SD or Pipersville PA office. This role is responsible for processing payroll for over 700 employees across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local wage and hour regulations.

Duties include maintaining accurate timekeeping records and reviewing payroll reports for precision and compliance. The Payroll Specialist helps to assure proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings such as benefits, garnishment, taxes, and other deductions. The successful candidate exercises independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of work procedures and methods and handles sensitive and confidential information discreetly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes (federal, state, local)
• 3+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience in payroll processing
• Comprehension of accounting principles and payroll best practices
• Experience with Paylocity a plus
• Adept at communicating effectively with colleagues at all levels, across multiple geographic locations, and with varying cultures or backgrounds
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work demands while working independently

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.