Streamlining payroll: Finding the perfect solution

By Jesse Sanchez.

Technology-driven payroll solutions simplify construction industry challenges.

Managing payroll for a multi-state construction company is no small feat, but Mid-South Roof Systems has found a solution that has transformed its operations. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Robert McManus, CFO of Mid-South Roof Systems, to discuss the company’s journey from paper timesheets to fully integrated payroll technology.

Robert highlights how shifting to Payroll4Construction, a payroll service tailored for the construction industry, has significantly reduced errors and freed up valuable time. “It was life-changing when that happened,” Robert said, recalling the transition from conventional payroll services that fell short of their needs. “Because they were linked to FOUNDATION, we just click a couple of buttons, and they grab everything and take it from there. And it’s pretty much done, and all the government filings are done.”

For roofing contractors operating in multiple states, compliance with varying tax laws and labor regulations presents an ongoing challenge. Mid-South Roof Systems, headquartered in Georgia, manages employees in different states, requiring an adaptable payroll system. Robert notes that while the company is responsible for ensuring compliance with state regulations, Payroll4Construction handles the processing once they have registered. He explains, “If you do make that determination and get registered, Payroll4Construction will handle all your obligations.”

Beyond payroll, integrating mobile solutions has also enhanced efficiency. Using WorkMax, employees in the field can clock in and out seamlessly, reducing paperwork and improving accuracy. The ability for employees to access their pay stubs through eAccess has also been a game changer. Robert notes the demand for real-time payroll accessibility, “Believe me, as soon as we process payroll, folks are checking their hours and looking at their pay stubs.”  

Robert advises roofing companies not to tackle payroll complexities alone. “Unless you really just got a lot of time and feel like you’re an expert in that area… I highly encourage anybody to use a payroll service,” he says. The key, he adds, is to find a system that integrates seamlessly into job costing and financial management, which Payroll4Construction achieves by working in tandem with FOUNDATION software, a powerful construction accounting platform designed to streamline job costing, payroll and financial reporting..

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