Payroll Specialist
About The Position
Throughout our over 75-year history, Goodwin Brothers’ job has been to build. Come build with us . Goodwin Brothers is looking for a Payroll Specialist with a keen attention to detail, experience with numbers, and excellent time management skills for meeting deadlines. POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle payroll process with accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. This role oversees all payroll related activities, including employee setup, timesheet review, payroll processing, tax reporting, union and certified payroll reporting, and year-end documentation. The Payroll Specialist also prepares payroll related reports and ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and union regulations while handling all payroll matters with the highest level of discretion.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- 3 years experience in a payroll, accounting, or finance position with a heavy focus on accuracy
- Must live in the St. Louis metro area and be able and willing to work in the office every day
Nice To Haves
- Experience in business analytics and financial reporting a plus
- Demonstrated experience in a deadline driven position
- Union or weekly payroll experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll, including reviewing timesheets, importing and processing payroll, generating direct deposits and payroll checks, managing 401(k)/Roth contributions, garnishments, per diems, payroll tax deposits, certified payroll, bank transfer documentation, and related payroll reports.
- Produce payroll reports and analyses for management, tax authorities, and unions to support compliance, auditing, and decision-making.
- Create and maintain employee records in the payroll system, including personal information, pay rates, garnishments, and retirement contribution limits.
- Review employee records to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Complete E-Verify and child support verifications for new hires.
- Create and update union wage rates and fringe benefit information in accordance with applicable union agreements.
- Prepare and submit monthly union reports in compliance with union requirements and deadlines.
- Coordinate and respond to all union trade audits.
- Complete annual payroll tax updates.
- Prepare and file payroll taxes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Prepare and distribute W-2 and W-3 forms.
- Manage unemployment claims and related documentation.
- Process employment verifications.
- Handle payroll-related requests, including bonuses, layoffs, corrections, and discrepancy resolutions.
- Assist in the preparation and support of annual company audits.
- Prepare 1094/95 annual fillings
- Submit bi-weekly 401k contributions to the recordkeeper’s website and ensure compliance with the plan document and DOL
- Assist with the preparation of annual 401k reports and filings
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage with eligibility on the 1 st of the month following the first full month of employment. The company pays 100% of the premium for the employee and their family
- Dental and vision coverage, included with the medical plan
- Six paid holidays and PTO
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Safe harbor 401k plan with eligibility on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
- Long term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
