Payroll & Benefits Administrator

The Misch Group • Baltimore, MD

16h

About The Position

A premier, family-owned environmental contracting firm founded in 1984 is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the Controller and Ownership. The firm has an excellent reputation for stability, boasting a nearly "recession-proof" business model and exceptionally low staff turnover. This position is a primary replacement for a long-tenured employee retiring in April. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to train directly with the outgoing administrator to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional payroll experience.
• Soft Skills: A self-managing professional who takes total ownership of their desk, demonstrates high integrity, and possesses strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Industry Knowledge: Experience with Construction Payroll , Prevailing Wage (Davis-Bacon Act) , or Certified Payroll is highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Power-user status in ADP is a significant advantage.
• Education: Some college coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Payroll: Process weekly payroll for approximately 40 employees (25 field-based, 15 office-based) using ADP
• Certified Payroll: Take full ownership of government reporting for state and federal contracts, ensuring absolute compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Prevailing Wage Compliance: Manage complex wage scales and government reporting requirements inherent in government contracting.
• Benefits Administration: Act as the internal point of contact for employee benefits, working alongside an external broker to manage enrollments, renewals, and inquiries.
• Leadership Liaison: Provide independent oversight of the payroll system and interact comfortably with senior leadership and ownership.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 100% company-paid premiums for the employee and their family .
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with an additional Profit Sharing component.
• Company-Paid Insurance: Short-Term Disability (STD) and Life Insurance.
• Additional Coverage: Voluntary Dental, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and supplemental Life Insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed