Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Payroll Specialist

Reports To

Payroll Manager

Job Summary

The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and related data, verifying and correcting payroll reports and documents, reconciling and transmitting payroll payments, and providing support to the payroll staff.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Process data entry for multi-state payroll for more than 2500 employees under strict deadlines while ensuring all entries and system outputs follow local, state and federal laws.
• Handling employee and business partner queries (HR, Finance, Tax)
• Analyze and process off-cycle pay, special payments, adjustments, and reversals.
• Manual garnishment calculations and maintenance.
• Compile and distribute Certified Payroll reporting.
• Assist with monthly journal entries for payroll expense and accruals and assist with month-end analysis and adjusting journal entries.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Regular attendance is mandatory
• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and convey an appropriate professional image.
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Regular attendance is mandatory.
  
  
  

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and general accounting software and have strong typing/data entry skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  
  

Career Path

• Payroll Manager
  
  
  

Min

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 1 year in a senior or supervisory role, preferably within a large organization.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or similar systems).
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  

Minimum Years Of Experience

4-6

License Required

No

Minimum Education

None

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
  
  
  

Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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