Payroll & Operations Specialist

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and flexible spending

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Operations Administrator in Appleton, WI. The role manages all payroll processing and provides critical support to the Operations team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll while aiding scheduling and workforce coordination.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Prior ADP experience and multi-state payroll knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP is preferred.
• Experience with multi-state payroll is preferred.
• Experience supporting operations, project scheduling, or administrative functions is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly field payroll and biweekly office payroll accurately and on time.
• Calculate employee earnings, deductions, benefits, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Process weekly employee benefit changes and payroll deductions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements.
• Prepare and submit Certified Payroll reports as required.
• Verify accurate payment of per diem and travel time.
• Prepare and file quarterly withholding tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and file quarterly unemployment tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with payroll and benefit audits and compliance reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with project scheduling and workforce allocation to support operational needs.
• Maintain project schedules, labor tracking reports, and operational records.
• Support Operations with project documentation, customer requirements, and reporting needs.
• Track employee certifications, licenses, and training records to support workforce readiness.
• Assist with equipment, fleet, and resource scheduling.
• Compile and distribute operational reports and project status updates.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP

Multi-state payroll

Compliance

Detail-oriented

Education

2+ years payroll experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Operations Administrator in Appleton, WI. The role manages all payroll processing and provides critical support to the Operations team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll while aiding scheduling and workforce coordination.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Prior ADP experience and multi-state payroll knowledge are preferred.