Payroll Coordinator

About the role

We’re expanding, and we need YOU to help shape our future! This is a staff addition role to our expanding team—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and wants to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Be a go-to resource for payroll inquiries, supporting employees at all levels.
• Aid in payroll processing, time tracking, applying specialized union rules and company policies.
• Conduct quality checks and variance analysis.
• Process Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and certified payroll reporting.
• Support key payroll initiatives, including system integration analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Support enterprise-wide payroll communication, including internal messaging, providing training and representing the team in operational meetings.
• Partner with Team Leader and other stakeholders to exceed the needs of the business in terms of offering the most accurate, efficient and effective payroll solutions.

Requirements

• A two-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in HR and/or payroll.
• Payroll certification is preferred or must pursue within 12 months of employment.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and HRIS/HCM systems (bonus points for ADP Workforce Now experience).
• Strong knowledge of HR and payroll policies, best practices, and wage/hour compliance.
• Knowledge of union/collective bargained payroll, job costing and other construction-related concepts preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a highly collaborative individual used to working in a dynamic team environment under deadlines and defined processing schedules.
• Process improvement and detail oriented, don’t be afraid to tell us your ideas!
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data with discretion.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS/HCM systems (ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus)

Benefits

• Career Growth: Be part of a growing company where your role and input truly matters.
• Impact: Play a key role in supporting our team, advancing company culture and earning a sense of accomplishment.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, engaging, and supportive.
• Challenging: Consistently pushed to grow, problem solve, and collaborate.
• Learning and Development: Supporting opportunities for skill development, training and professional growth are common at Baker Group, including Payroll Congress, local SHRM conferences, ADP user conferences, and others.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Because we believe in rewarding great work!

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.