Senior Payroll Administrator

About the role

U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader through constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people. Join us! Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

Senior Payroll Administrator: Accurate and timely processing of payroll, primarily for all office (non-union) employees of the company. Will also serve as a back-up union payroll administrator, and assist with certain other union payroll functions, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of payroll and all other sensitive data.
• Prepare and process bi-weekly, multi-state, non-union payroll.
• Provide timely focused advice and guidance in relation to regulatory obligations and identify and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities to reduce the risk of compliance incidents and breaches.
• Support payroll earnings, tax, and benefit corrections as needed.
• Review team member profiles after onboarding is completed to ensure accurate data for payroll processing.
• Prepare final payroll for terminated employees including severance and PTO payout if needed.
• Collaborate with the Payroll, Finance and Human Resources teams to use the capabilities of the payroll system to support strategic decisions and process improvements.
• Promptly addresses team member pay inquiries, providing a high level of service and resolving payroll issues to support team member satisfaction.
• Complete employment and unemployment verifications and documentation as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to provide resolution to employees or managers with questions about payroll policies, compliance, and pay discrepancies.
• Administration of wage attachments and garnishments.
• Assist with the preparation of annual W2s.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent education (GED) required; B.S. Degree preferred, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience administering payroll; previous experience with union payroll is a plus; construction industry experience is a plus.
• Knowledge: General acumen with numbers and basic mathematics; strong knowledge of payroll concepts and federal/state/local employment laws; advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Skills: Excellent customer service skills and ability to collaborate and communicate; keen attention to detail, quality, and accuracy; positive team