HR/Payroll Assistant

Job Description Job Description Bilingual (English / Spanish) HR / Payroll AssistantM.J. Sheridan of Texas INC. is looking to add an HR and Payroll assistant to its team. The HR & Payroll Assistant will assists with management of the company’s human resources and payroll functions. This position is responsible for important functions such as payroll duties, new employee orientations, maintaining employee records, and assisting the Human Resources Manager in all aspects of Human Resources.Specific duties and responsibilities : TimesheetsReview all crew timesheets by to ensure appropriate crew and equipment changes have been madePrint timesheets daily by Foreman and sort into office mailboxesDistribute field completed timesheets to appropriate SupervisorsGather all crew, shop and office non-exempt manual timesheets from Supervisors daily that have have been reviewed for accuracyLiason with constuction staff to obtain missing timesheet contentPayrollVerify that hours, crew members and equipment is listed in proper orderTroubleshoot missing information needed for time entryKey time and job information into the electronic payroll time reporting systemRun reports and check individual employee hours and research high, low, and missing hours by dayConsolidate payroll time reporting for crews thru payroll systemCheck and eliminate processing errorsPrint direct deposit and live payroll checks and stuff into envelopesInput Garnishment and other deductionsHuman Resource SupportMeet with new hires, conduct pre-hire screening, on-boarding meeting and all new hire paperworkCreate new employee foldersPull MVR reports as neededPerform in-house DOT drug testing and coordinate with Pipeline ConsortiumInput new hire information into accounting and HR systemsCoordinate quarterly random drug testingServe as first line of communication with field employees regarding any HR / payroll related questions or concerns and coordinate as necessary with appropriate office personnelOther requirements : Exercises judgment and initiative in interpreting company policy and guidelines for payroll processing.Exercises strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems and present solutions.Detail oriented professional with strong organizational and listening skills.Ability to deal with people tactfully, respectfully and effectively.Performs and supports other related functions as required and assignedProficient in MS OfficeExcellent communication and interpersonal skills ( bi lingual in Spanish and English required).Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Ability to have high degree of integrity and handle sensitive, confidential data.Experience in a construction environment is a plus but not required.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally noisy.Education and experience : High School diploma with some secondary or schooling preferred or equivalent experience.2 - 5 years prior payroll and human resource experience.Must have or be able to achieve certification for DOT drug testing collection and complianceCompany Description M. J. Sheridan of Texas, Inc. (MJS) serves major gas utility companies with installation of residential and commercial gas lines. The work includes both new and replacement installations.In the state of Texas alone, M. J. Sheridan of Texas installed over 20,000 natural gas service lines in 2018 and in the last 10 years, 300,000 Houston homes received gas installations by MJS. As of November 2018, MJS is installing CenterPoint Energy's service lines in Houston. Company Description M. J. Sheridan of Texas, Inc. (MJS) serves major gas utility companies with installation of residential and commercial gas lines. The work includes both new and replacement installations.In the state of Texas alone, M. J. Sheridan of Texas installed over 20,000 natural gas service lines in 2018 and in the last 10 years, 300,000 Houston homes received gas installations by MJS. As of November 2018, MJS is installing CenterPoint Energy's service lines in Houston.