Payroll Specialist

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

Responsibilities

Own End-to-End Payroll Execution:

• Execute and audit weekly multi-state payroll runs with accuracy, speed, and compliance
• Manage employee timecard review and exception tracking, including union and prevailing wage compliance
• Generate certified payroll reports across all funded projects in collaboration with project management
• Maintain job wage setups and cross-check against state/county/local and federal guidelines

Strengthen Payroll Governance:

• Ensure compliance with all payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws
• Coordinate 401(k), Roth, and other employee benefit deductions with Finance and HR
• Assist with year-end processes including W-2 distribution across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain clean, auditable records of timesheets, approvals, and wage assignments

Build for Scale:

• Identify and implement improvements in payroll accuracy, automation, and reconciliation
• Support system upgrades and reporting enhancements, including integration with Viewpoint from acquisitions
• Lead process documentation, SOP creation, and proactive risk mitigation

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR Management or related field
• 3+ years of payroll execution and analysis experience across multiple states
• Strong understanding of payroll tax and labor compliance requirements (state, local and federal)
• Proven ability to research and apply prevailing wage determinations
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience working in ERP/payroll platforms (Viewpoint experience a plus)
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and deadline-driven execution
• Demonstrated discretion and integrity with sensitive employee and compensation data
• Familiarity with garnishments, benefits deductions, and payroll reporting Nice to Have:
• Experience in union payroll and certified payroll processes
• Proven ability to research and apply prevailing wage determinations
• Payroll certifications (preferred), such as: - FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) - CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) - Construction Payroll
• Year End processing experience
• M&A Integrations Experience

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule. Employees will be expected to work in the Westminster, CO office 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The expected base pay range for this position in the Denver, CO area is $63,000 - $79,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. US pay range for this role.

$61,000 - $78,000 USD

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.