Payroll Specialist

Century Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

This role focuses on full cycle payroll processing, benefits and compliance, and delivering accurate, timely payroll to employees. Proficiency with payroll software and Excel is essential, with strong attention to detail to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Experience with union payroll administration and prevailing wage requirements.
• Ability to handle high-volume payroll with deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process full cycle payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records, verify data changes, and review deductions and taxes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare payroll reports and support year-end processing, audits, and compliance activities.
• Provide confidential payroll support to employees and management.

Skills

Payroll processing

Union payroll

High-volume payroll

Excel reporting

Regulatory interpretation

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $80,000 to $95,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Process full cycle payroll activities while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records, review employee data changes, and verify wage, deduction, and tax information.
• Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll related issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare payroll reports and support year end processing, audits, and compliance related activities.
• Provide payroll support to employees and management while ensuring a high level of customer service and confidentiality.

Requirements

• 3+ years of payroll experience with responsibility for end to end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of union payroll administration, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll compliance regulations.
• Previous experience managing high volume payroll activities while meeting strict processing deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret payroll regulations, employee agreements, and payroll related documentation.

Qualifications

• Construction, contracting, or project based industry payroll experience.
• Prior experience with certified payroll reporting, union benefit calculations, and multi union payroll environments.
• Payroll certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self motivated professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with complex payroll requirements.

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