Payroll Administrator

BGE, Inc • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.
In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.
We are seeking a Payroll Administrator to be based out of our Frisco, TX office. This is not a remote role.
Job Description
Responsible for weekly review of timesheets for hourly employees on the 9/80 work schedule. Ensuring overtime is entered correctly and notating policy usage when applicable.
Assist employees with questions related to timesheet entry.
Review weekly reports for processing of timesheets in preparation for payroll processing.
Process payroll data including new hires, changes in employee status, title, schedule, pay rate changes and PTO accruals.
Perform biweekly audit of payroll.
Assist Payroll Manager with:
State and Local Tax setup as needed for remote work employees
Processing Direct Deposit and JPM files each Payroll
Processing employee corrections in UKG as needed for current and prior quarter adjustments
Balancing payroll
Processing terminations, severance payments if applicable
Running/creating reports in UKG for Management Reporting
Process Direct Deposit changes in UKG

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience
• 4 – 7 years of experience, in a corporate setting
• FPC (Fundamentals of Payroll Certification) is expected; CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) will qualify for a more senior role
• Ability to commute to our Frisco, TX office
• Proficiency in Microsoft products and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaborative relationships within the finance team and with external customers

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Proficiency in financial or accounting software such as Vision or Vantagepoint.
• Experience working with UKG Pro

Responsibilities

• Responsible for weekly review of timesheets for hourly employees on the 9/80 work schedule. Ensuring overtime is entered correctly and notating policy usage when applicable.
• Assist employees with questions related to timesheet entry.
• Review weekly reports for processing of timesheets in preparation for payroll processing.
• Process payroll data including new hires, changes in employee status, title, schedule, pay rate changes and PTO accruals.
• Perform biweekly audit of payroll.
• Assist Payroll Manager with: State and Local Tax setup as needed for remote work employees
• Processing Direct Deposit and JPM files each Payroll
• Processing employee corrections in UKG as needed for current and prior quarter adjustments
• Balancing payroll
• Processing terminations, severance payments if applicable
• Running/creating reports in UKG for Management Reporting
• Process Direct Deposit changes in UKG

Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree