Construction Payroll Administrator

JAG Companies Inc.; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy civil construction firm seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing for union and non-union workers in a fast-paced environment. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and knowledge of payroll regulations. Join a family-owned company that values customer satisfaction and supports employee growth.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of union and non-union payroll experience required.
• Viewpoint experience a plus.
• Strong intermediate skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook needed.

Responsibilities

• Calculating and processing wages and deductions for employees.
• Ensuring compliance with union contracts and relevant regulations.
• Timely submission of payroll taxes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Construction Payroll Administrator

Location: Wall Township, NJ

Industry: Heavy Civil Construction

We are a well-established heavy civil construction firm seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage weekly payroll processing for a diverse workforce. Ensuring accurate pay for both union and non-union employees and adhering to collective bargaining agreements.

About the Role:

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for accurately processing weekly payroll for multi company Non-Union and Unionized employees utilizing in-house payroll system. This position will work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and accuracy will be the key to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculating and processing wages, overtime, and deductions for all employees
• Payroll import, manual entry, and processing through Viewpoint accounting software.
• Understanding of union contracts and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreement and relevant regulations
• Responsible for the timely submission of weekly federal/state payroll taxes
• Set-up and Maintaining of New Hires and employee payroll changes
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Generate weekly certified payroll/EEO reports
• Knowledgeable of multi-state/multi union benefits remittance reporting.
• Interact with Project Management team
• Garnishment processing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of office & union and non-union payroll experience
• Viewpoint experience a plus but will train right candidate
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must have intermediate Word, Excel & Outlook skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain highly focused to ensure accuracy

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Each candidate for this position will be given a pre-employment drug screening.

JAG Companies, Inc. is the parent company of construction industry firms Northeast Remsco Construction, Inc., Caldwell Marine International, LLC, and Huxted Trenchless, LLC. Family-owned and operated for 45 years, JAG Companies has ranked annually in the Top 50 largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States. The companies maintain their MBE certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The companies continue to experience growth while maintaining a focus on total customer satisfaction.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, eVerify and a drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (Required)
• union payroll: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wall Township, NJ 07753 (Required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

• Industries

  Construction

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