Payroll Coordinator

About Prime

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

Overview

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for supporting payroll processing activities and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role maintains payroll records, reviews timekeeping data, assists with payroll-related inquiries, and supports compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer wage garnishment processes, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments, calculations, setup, remittance, recordkeeping, and employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Audit timecards for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Support payroll activities as required.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Assist with payroll audits and reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on payroll department experience.

• Proven experience of wage garnishment administration in a multi-state environment, including child support orders, tax levies, and creditor garnishments, with a strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, withholding limits and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel (lookups, formulas, audit spreadsheets).
• Proficient with payroll and timekeeping systems and ability to learn and support new payroll technologies and system implementations.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions and benefit impacts.
• Familiarity with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union requirements a plus.

Benefits

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Flexible Spending Account(s) 

• Generous PTO 

• ESOP Program 

• Numerous company events 

• 401(k) matching and more! 

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer. 

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.