Payroll Adminstrator

Montana Construction Inc.; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Montana Construction Inc. seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our growing construction team. The role focuses on union payroll, certified payroll, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Strong organizational skills and proficiency with payroll software are essential. The candidate will manage weekly payroll for union and non-union workers, ensure accurate wage calculations, and collaborate with HR and project managers to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience processing union payroll and certified payroll requirements.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations.
• Excellent computer skills and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union hourly employees.
• Collect and verify hours from field supervisors and job sites.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
• Manage union payroll requirements, including dues and contributions.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for government contracts.
• Process payroll tax filings and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Handle unemployment reporting and related documentation.
• Maintain payroll records and compliance with labor laws.
• Coordinate with HR, accounting, and project managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with audits, payroll reporting, and year-end activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

Union payroll

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our growing construction company. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience in the construction industry and a strong understanding of union payroll, certified payroll requirements, and state and federal payroll regulations. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong computer proficiency to manage payroll processes efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union hourly employees.
• Collect, review, key, and verify employee hours received from field supervisors and job sites.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
• Manage union payroll requirements, including union dues, benefit contributions, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with government contract requirements.
• Process payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Handle unemployment reporting and related documentation.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable labor laws.
• Coordinate with HR, accounting, and project managers to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with audits, payroll reporting, and year-end payroll activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Proven experience processing union and hourly payroll.
• Strong knowledge of union payments, payroll taxes, unemployment reporting, and certified payroll requirements.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal payroll regulations.
• Excellent computer skills, including payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with construction payroll systems or ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage and government contract reporting.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options