Payroll Specialist

SilkRoad; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to compile and maintain payroll data and to run weekly and bi-weekly payroll across our projects.

You will process changes to employee records, manage withholdings, prepare payroll checks and registers, and file federal/state payroll tax returns. You’ll assist with year-end documents like W-2s and set up new state accounts, using ADP and related tools. Accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll and payroll tax laws.
• Experience with ADP payroll and tax reporting.
• Strong accuracy and confidentiality in handling payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Make changes to employee information such as address, withholdings, or deductions.
• Time entry and processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll.
• Prepare and distribute payroll checks and registers.
• Prepare and file federal and state payroll tax withholding returns.
• Assist with year-end forms such as W-2.
• Set up new state withholding accounts and union reports as needed.
• Submit union fringe benefit reports to the fund office.

Skills

Attention to accuracy

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ADP payroll

Job description

Payroll Specialist Opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!

Traylor Bros., Inc. is a highly-respected heavy civil construction company working on some of the biggest, most technically challenging bridge, marine, and underground jobs in North America. William F. Traylor founded Traylor Bros. in 1946, finding success by taking on - and succeeding with - extremely challenging projects. His combination of honesty, courage and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the firm to this day.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing a limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety.We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People.Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive andbalanced work environment.

Innovation.We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics.We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication.We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community.We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for compiling and maintaining payroll data as well as running payroll.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Make required changes to employee information such as change of address, withholdings, or regular deductions
• Time Entry and processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll
• Prepares and distributes payroll checks on appropriate dates as directed, along with payroll registers as necessary
• Prepare and file the federal and state payroll tax withholding returns
• Assist with the preparation of year-end documents such as W2 forms
• Set up new state withholding accounts
• Prepares manual payroll checks as required in case of payroll errors or terminations
• Prepare and submit union fringe benefit reports with the proper fund office
• Create union pay tables in the payroll system
• Assist with union audits
• Maintain a calendar indicating scheduled pay increases and dates when employees are to be added to benefit programs that require payroll deductions
• Explain payroll options to employees, such as direct deposit
• Transmit information or documents using a computer, mail, or a facsimile machine
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills include the ability to operate accounting, spreadsheet, word processing and e-mail programs at a proficient level
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area is required
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge and basic understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
• Experience in payroll tax reporting and compliance using ADP.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.