Payroll Specialist

Based in Skippack, PA, this role is responsible for the weekly processing and documentation of payroll. The ideal candidate is comfortable with and able to maintain confidentiality, professional, motivated, learns quickly, and pays close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work according to OSHA, MSHA, and H&K Safety policies
• Compile payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and union dues to be withheld, and employee identification numbers from time sheets and other records and enters data into computer files
• Review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll
• Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions for each employee to update master payroll records
• Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments
• Prepare periodic unemployment reports and employment verification forms
• Keep records of leave, vacation pay, and nontaxable wages
• Prepare and issue paychecks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR five years of related experience and/or training
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Related experience and/or training in payroll
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated attention to detail and timeliness of deadlines
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills when communicating with subcontractor representatives, customers, co-workers, ownership, and/or incoming telephone calls
• Demonstrated use of time efficiently & remains flexible with frequent changes, delays, unexpected events, and/or changes in priority as well as many project-specific details
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of related experience and/or training in areas such as bookkeeping and payroll
• OSHA or other relevant safety certificates
• Relevant experience within heavy civil and highway construction, heavy industry/manufacturing, or mining

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and flexibility to handle frequent changes and priorities

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training opportunities including on-the-job, online through the H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Noise level is usually moderate.