Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

As a Senior Payroll Specialist at John W. Danforth Company, you'll have a direct impact on our organization by ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely processing of weekly multi-state, multi-union construction payroll.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end processing of weekly multi-state, multi-union construction payroll.
• Process complex union wage scales, shift differentials, overtime, and double-time rates.
• Manage multiple prevailing wage determinations and ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements.
• Prepare monthly union fringe benefit reports and process timely union dues payments.
• Manage union benefit, deduction, and tax accrual accounts.
• Ensure proper posting of job cost and overhead payroll.
• Cook up coordination and support union audits by organizing payroll records, timesheets, and dispatch slips.
• Maintain accurate employee and union records for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and colleagues regarding payroll matters.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and support company initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience; construction payroll experience preferred.
• Union payroll experience required.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, union agreements, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll compliance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to analyze payroll data and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-starter with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range : $65,000-$75,000
Other Compensation : Bonus eligible

Benefits

• We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an employee assistance program.