Payroll Specialist

EC Electric; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonus opportunity

Job summary

A leading construction company based in the United States is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process weekly certified payroll reporting and manage employee inquiries. The ideal candidate will have experience with Viewpoint or similar payroll software, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. This full-time role offers a salary range of $60,000 to $65,000, along with benefits such as a 401k plan with employer matching and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a deadline-driven environment with interruptions.
• Union payroll experience is preferred.
• Construction payroll/office experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and track certified payroll reports.
• Key, batch, and audit timesheets for 500+ employees.
• File and process Intent to Pay Prevailing Wage.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding pay.
• Manage heavy phone and email communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Tools

Viewpoint or similar payroll software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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This role is within the Accounting Department and involves processing high volume weekly certified payroll reporting and union payroll, maintaining employee files, and handling employee inquiries.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Responsibilities include:

• Certified Payroll report preparation and tracking
• Keying, batching, and auditing timesheets of approximately 500+ employees (as backup)
• Filing and processing of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wage/Affidavit of Wages Paid
• Processing Employment claims
• Answering questions from employees regarding pay
• Managing heavy phone and email volume
• Additional related assignments as needed

Required experience and skills:

• Ability to work successfully in a deadline-driven environment with frequent interruptions
• Viewpoint or similar payroll software experience, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Very organized
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Union payroll experience highly preferred
• Construction payroll/office experience highly preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 annually.

Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.

401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit).

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Construction