Payroll Specialist

MYR Group; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

MYR Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process payrolls accurately, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and handle employee payroll changes with precision.

The role emphasizes auditing data, resolving discrepancies, and providing excellent service to employees, managers, and business partners within a large electrical construction environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and data upkeep.
• Ability to analyze payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls accurately and on schedule.
• Handle employee payroll changes (hiring, termination, tax withholding, direct deposit).
• Prepare manual checks and off-cycle adjustments as needed.
• Research payroll discrepancies and support audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems

Customer service

Data analysis

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Oracle Cloud HCM

JD Edwards (E1)

Construction Monkey

Job description

About The Role

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of assigned payrolls while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. Performs payroll transactions, audits payroll data, researches payroll discrepancies, and provides exceptional customer service to employees, managers, and business partners.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of assigned payrolls while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. Performs payroll transactions, audits payroll data, researches payroll discrepancies, and provides exceptional customer service to employees, managers, and business partners.

Company Overview

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.
Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Essential Functions

• Process assigned payrolls accurately and within established payroll schedules
• Process employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, tax withholding, direct deposit, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll updates
• Prepare manual checks and off-cycle payroll adjustments as needed
• Research and resolve routine payroll discrepancies
• Retrieve data for audit requests
• Assist with payroll audits and reconciliations
• Process and maintain wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other involuntary deductions in accordance with applicable laws, court orders, and company policies
• Support payroll team members with administrative tasks, data entry, reporting, filing, and special projects as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information and comply with company policies regarding sensitive data
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure continuity of payroll operations during peak processing periods or staff absences
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of payroll, accounting, finance, or related experience
• Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM, JD Edwards (E1), Construction Monkey, or similar payroll systems preferred

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or related field is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of payroll processing, payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll calculations
• Working knowledge of payroll systems, timekeeping, garnishments, and employee maintenance
• Basic understanding of payroll auditing principles
• Payroll processing and data analysis skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Customer service and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Ability to process payroll accurately while meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze payroll discrepancies and resolve routine issues
• Ability to interpret payroll policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $37,772 - 70,149 / year
• Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.