Payroll Administrator

BKF

20d•$70,000 - $96,439•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services. The Payroll Administrator joins the Finance & Accounting team and owns critical payroll operations, helping ensure compliance with state and federal labor regulations. The role combines payroll administration, labor compliance, and accounting support in a collaborative environment. The position handles payroll processing, payroll records, tax filings, payroll accounting and reconciliations, union payroll filings, and labor compliance documentation. It also supports payroll policy and procedure development, benefit and financial audits, and analysis of payroll data. The role interacts with Human Resources regarding employee status changes and responds to payroll inquiries.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 3–5 years of payroll production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commitment to excellence and high standards of confidentiality and ethics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow to meet stringent deadlines.
Ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining poise and enthusiasm.
Ability to understand the larger scope of a task while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficiency with Deltek Vision and UKG/UltiPro payroll software and strong knowledge of Excel.
Experience processing union payroll.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
Strong understanding of payroll and labor regulations.
Demonstrated ability to calculate overtime, commissions, percentages, and other basic mathematical functions.

Responsibilities

Administer payroll processing using UKG/UltiPro.
Maintain employee information in the Deltek Vision system.
Audit timesheets for hours worked and accuracy.
Review and verify payroll data and calculate overtime and other pay premiums.
Manage payroll tax filings.
Prepare payroll journals for each pay period and provide monthly financial analysis as needed.
Respond in a timely manner to routine inquiries regarding payroll deductions, accruals, wage garnishments, and support payments.
Reconcile payroll-related accounts and activities.
Assist with labor compliance filings and documents, including certified payroll.
Assist with developing and implementing payroll practices, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with Human Resources on payroll-related matters, including new hires, terminations, raises, and other changes in status.
Assist with benefit plan audits and financial audits.
Provide impromptu analysis of payroll data.
Remain informed of union prevailing wage, labor, and ERISA regulations.
Handle union payroll-related filings.
Oversee maintenance of payroll records and files.