Paroll Administrator

Tri-City Group•Davenport, IA

97d•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator for an immediate opening in Davenport, IA. The Payroll Administrator will accurately process weekly office and union payrolls while ensuring payroll and tax data are correctly administered and reported.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Previous experience and proficiency with payroll is required.
Candidates must possess a strong attention to detail, tact and consideration, be organized, have a strong focus on accuracy, and have the ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in payroll is desired
Experience with union and certified payroll is desired.

Responsibilities

Independently process and review weekly payrolls and assist with union payrolls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance
Maintain and audit payroll data by collecting, validating, calculating, and entering employee hours, rates, fringe benefits, and deductions in accordance with union agreements and project requirements
Administer payroll record updates, including exemptions, union deductions, job classifications, prevailing wage rates, benefit elections, and inter-union or job transfers
Prepare, analyze, and reconcile detailed payroll reports, including earnings, taxes, deductions, fringe benefits, benefit contributions, leave balances, disability, and non-taxable wages
Calculate and verify payroll tax liabilities, including federal, state, and local income taxes, Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and benefit-related deductions
Research, interpret, and apply current federal, state, and local labor laws, prevailing wage determinations, union contracts, and project-specific certified payroll requirements
Investigate and resolve complex payroll and benefit discrepancies related to hours worked, wage rates, fringe allocations, tax withholdings, and benefit contributions
Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, project managers, and internal departments, providing clear and accurate guidance
Support payroll compliance audits by preparing documentation and responding to government, union, or third-party requests
Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information while ensuring proper record retention and documentation
Evaluate payroll processes and internal controls, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing policy, or system changes
Collaborate with the payroll, HR, and benefits teams and contribute to special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives