Payroll Administrator II

Balfour Beatty•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Summary Balfour Beatty is seeking a Payroll Administrator II to join our team in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid position that requires working at the office three days per week and working from home two days per week. The Payroll Administrator II is responsible for maintaining accurate employee master data across multiple payroll and HR systems, including JD Edwards (JDE) and Dayforce. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, prevailing wage requirements, union agreements, company policies, and internal controls. The position supports payroll operations through timely and accurate data entry, wage and deduction maintenance, process documentation, customer support, and collaboration with Human Resources and payroll team members. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage high transaction volumes under strict deadlines, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of three (3) years of payroll and/or human resources experience including entry of payroll/employee master data; union and prevailing wage payroll experience a plus
Solid knowledge of payroll related work processes and best practices
Strong computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software. Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC), company communication tools (e.g. email, internet), and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to meet strict daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent multi-tasking capabilities while maintaining organization and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Dayforce experience preferred
JD Edwards experience a plus
union and prevailing wage payroll experience a plus

Responsibilities

Review all requests to update employee master data for accuracy. Communicate any form completion deficiencies to and provide training on form completion to Human Resources staff.
Complete entry of employee master data in JD Edwards (JDE) and Dayforce in accordance with the Payroll Processing calendar.
Distribute reviewed and/or entered requests to update employee master data or requests for other payroll related processing to the appropriate payroll team member in a timely manner.
Complete entry of assigned employee deduction, benefit, and accrual instructions excluding one-time overrides. Some examples include auto allowance benefits, voluntary donation deductions, and cell phone equipment reimbursement deductions.
Maintain My Records user information and transmit new user files each Wednesday.
Maintain prevailing wage rates within JDE.
Maintain union wage, benefit, and deduction rates within JDE.
Write all documentation for payroll administrator processes maintaining necessary updates.
Provide support, consultation, and research for customers. Manage the support email box.
Respond to all requests for information within four (4) business days of receipt. If a request cannot be completed within four (4) business days, work with the customer to determine a mutually acceptable date for report completion.
Provide excellent customer service.
Builds effective relationships with project teams, functional departments, customers, vendors, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
Participates in personal career development through training, participates in software training and seminars as applicable for this position.
Embrace key BB-wide initiatives, like Zero Harm, Sustainability, and core Values, and does one’s part to demonstrate relentless behaviors and embeds them into our culture.
Performs other related duties as assigned.