What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Payroll Specialist position at Papich Construction?
Job Description
Papich Construction is a full-service General Engineering Contractor seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. With over 25 years of experience in successfully serving clients across California, we take pride in owning and managing one of the largest equipment fleets in the state.
As a vertically integrated Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in Road & Highway, Emergency Response, Railway Infrastructure, Utility Infrastructure, Alternative Energy, Airport, Environmental Remediation, and Heavy Equipment Rental, we are committed to delivering high-quality services to our clients. Our company values expertise and quality, with an approach that puts safety at the center of everything we do.
We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Administrator to oversee the day-to-day coordination and processing of weekly payroll. This includes processing time records, compiling payroll statistics, maintaining payroll control records, and ensuring all steps in payroll processing cycle are complete and accurate.
The ideal candidate will possess strong math and numeracy skills, compliance knowledge, problem-solving skills, dependability and discretion, proficiency with industry software, communication and customer service skills, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll on a weekly basis, including entering time and reviewing pay computations, wage garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Enter/review new hires, terminations, and other payroll-related employee changes into the payroll system in an accurate and timely manner.
- Respond to employees' inquiries regarding taxes, deductions, and related items that affect paychecks.
- Investigate payroll discrepancies and calculate back pay adjustments due to employees.
- Prepare Certified Payroll reports, statements of compliance, and statements of non-performance for weekly submission, including weekly submission to customers electronically.
- Prepare relevant payroll and Certified Payroll reports and spreadsheets, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
- Assist management in the preparation of payroll tax returns, assist with accruals, and any additional reconciliation requirements as part of the monthly closing process.
Requirements
- Three years related experience and/or relevant training.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills.
- Dedicated to high-quality customer service delivery and integrity.
- Detail-oriented, organized, independent, self-starter, and willingness to learn.
Preferred qualifications include HCSS, Viewpoint knowledge, construction experience with prevailing wage knowledge, Payroll Certifications (CPP/FPC), experience with construction industry unions, and experience with Viewpoint Vista or other construction software. We offer a competitive salary, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401(k) with matching, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending & health savings accounts, life insurance, paid time off, and more.
