Payroll Specialist

About the Role

The Payroll Specialist is a key contributor to the organization, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of weekly/biweekly employee payroll. This position maintains employee files, processes changes, fields questions, and communicates with all employees. It also supports key areas of the Human Resources department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee database
• Process employee payroll each week
• Generate payroll reports
• Answer employee questions regarding payroll
• Manage garnishments, contributions, 401k, flex, and other payables
• Handle miscellaneous filing projects
• Support the development and maintenance of the HRIS module
• Perform miscellaneous administrative and clerical duties
• Handle high-pressure situations
• Complete certified payroll forms
• Establish and review prevailing wage rates and fringe metrics per project
• Reconcile prevailing wage data sent to ADP against the payroll register
• Undertake other projects as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or some post-secondary education
• 2-4 years of payroll experience with prevailing wage knowledge
• Union payroll experience
• Large-scale payroll experience preferred (1000+ employees)
• Proficiency with ADP payroll platform, specifically Time and Attendance and Workforce Now
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and professional behavior
• Previous HR experience is a plus

Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments
• Effective time management
• Analytical thinking and reasoning
• Collaborative team player
• Keen attention to detail
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Well-organized and efficient

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual merit pay increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with 60% match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more
• Leadership Development Program
• Management Training Program