Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator Duties: * Responsible for the full-cycle payroll process, including processing payroll, bonuses, garnishments, tax payments, insurance deductions, PTO, Mileage, etc.
* Manage payroll using the accounting software to ensure timely and accurate pay for employees, running associated payroll reports and maintaining up-to-date payroll records.
* Monthly union contributions and reporting.
* Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
* Process weekly and weekly certified payroll for union & non-union employees accurately and timely.
* Collecting apprentice certificates and updating apprenticeship status.
* Set up and maintain log of garnishments/tax levies and remit all payments to respective agencies in accordance with each garnishment order.
* Review all garnishment related notices and prepare and process garnishments withholdings as authorized.
* In coordination with Human Resources, manage, report and remit payroll deductions including employee insurance premiums, 401(k) contributions, employee loans and miscellaneous deductions.
* Assist employees with payroll related issues and questions.
* Participate in orientation presentations to train new employees with Miter timecard entry.
* Troubleshoot & resolve issues related to payroll; including stop payments on lost paychecks, correcting wage and/or benefit rates, and resolving incorrect hours worked for correct payments.
* Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data on payroll software systems.
Prepare payroll checks, as needed.
* Process lay-off checks for voluntary and involuntary terminations as requested.
* Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
* Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
* Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
* Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
* Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and nontaxable wages.
* Calculate, track and input commissions and bonuses.
Skills: * Excellent consultative and communication skills (written & oral) * Ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees/management and effectively disseminate information.
* Attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.
* Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure; self-starter; must take personal initiative and willingly assume responsibility and ownership.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Knowledge of Davis Bacon and Labor Laws preferred.
* Elasticity.
Adaptability to change, manages challenging demands.
* Can identify problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions in both a team and on an individual basis.
* Balances team and individual responsibilities effectively, exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ point of views, gives and welcomes feedback as well as constructive criticism.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interest.
Education/Experience: * 5 years of payroll administration experience in construction or relevant industry.
* Experience in processing certified payroll and prevailing wage is required.
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
* Experience with Subcontractor compliance and certified payroll tracking & auditing, including but not limited to DIR, LCP Tracker, Emars and Certified Payroll Report Processing.
* Strong technical knowledge of commonly used payroll concepts, practices, and procedures, including union agreements, fair labor standards, prevailing wage decisions, certified payroll reporting and worker's compensation accounting.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested by the company.
Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in payroll administration.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.
00 - $85,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Office Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Payroll: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person