Payroll Administrator

U.S. Engineering•Westminster, CO

4d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator will support the accurate and timely processing of union payroll and related functions through the effective utilization of the company’s accounting and HR systems, and will exhibit excellent customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent education (GED) required.
At least 1-year experience administering payroll required.
Proficient in knowledge and application of payroll concepts, laws, and contractual issues.
Intermediate proficiency with Word and Outlook; Advanced proficiency with Excel.
Must be able to maintain crucial deadlines and prioritize.
General acumen with numbers and basic mathematics.
Proficiency in 10-key and data entry.
Working knowledge of computer operations and experience with accounting systems

Nice To Haves

College-level or business school accounting courses a plus.
Previous experience with union payroll preferred.
Experience within a service industry is preferred.
Ability to understand and contribute positively to company’s cultural norms.
Positive team mindset – professional maturity and adaptability to help the team.
Focused results and meeting deadlines – demonstrates sense of urgency as required.
Good understanding of union agreements and fringe benefits.
Good organizational, time management, and follow up skills.
Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and excel in a fast-paced work environment that includes frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for weekly union payroll processing.
Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of payroll and all other sensitive data.
Assist in the generation and distribution of analytics related to controlled insurance programs (CIPs), certified payroll and union benefits.
Maintain union wage rates.
Monitor efficiency of payroll workflows and communications; implement steps to improve as necessary.
Participate in employee on-boarding and off-boarding record keeping, and update employee payroll information as needed.
Respond to payroll questions and other related requests in a professional, time-sensitive and accurate manner.
Process payments of union fringes, taxes and employee benefits.
Assist HR with employee maintenance, including I-9 reporting, electronic timecards and responding to requests for employment verifications.
Assist with W2 preparation.
Assist with special projects as needed.