Construction Payroll & HR Generalist — Union & Benefits

MTH Industries, Inc.; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

MTH Industries, Inc. is a Chicago-area specialty contractor seeking a Payroll & HR Generalist to manage payroll and support HR functions. Experience with construction and union payroll, benefits administration, and working with the CFO on payroll matters is preferred.

The role focuses on serving as a resource for employees and managers, administering benefits, and ensuring accurate timekeeping and payroll processing across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll and HR experience, preferably in a combined role.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll, payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits, onboarding, and general HR administration.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, and general HR questions.
• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, and new-hire onboarding, including job postings, candidate screening, employment documentation, background checks, I-9s, and orientation.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including eligibility, enrollments, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee communications.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leaves, and terminations.
• Support employee relations and performance management matters, including documentation, corrective action, and escalation of sensitive matters to the CFO.
• Coordinate employee offboarding and assist with workers' compensation, unemployment claims, audits, investigations, and other HR compliance matters.
• Maintain the confidentiality, accuracy, and security of employees' payroll, benefits, and other sensitive HR information.

Skills

Payroll & HR experience

HR administration

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

MTH Industries, Inc. is a Chicago-area specialty contractor seeking a Payroll & HR Generalist to manage payroll and support HR functions. Experience with construction and union payroll, benefits administration, and working with the CFO on payroll matters is preferred.

The role focuses on serving as a resource for employees and managers, administering benefits, and ensuring accurate timekeeping and payroll processing across multiple sites.