Payroll Associate

About This Role

The Payroll Associate is responsible for accurately processing payroll, including setting up new hires, entering timesheet data, calculating union pay and fringes, and handling employee inquiries. This role ensures timely and correct payroll distribution for a large construction company.

Responsibilities

• Setup new hires based on W-4 & I-9 information including wage rates, union class, tax status, and other employee deductions.
• Enter timesheets daily with project information and class to generate appropriate calculation of union pay and associated union fringes.
• Utilize Excel time import application for large projects requiring automation.
• Use computer for data entry of payroll information.
• Compile payroll data, such as hours worked, taxes and union dues to be withheld, and employee identification number from timesheets and other records.
• Handle telephone calls from employees questioning hours worked, rates, overtime, union deductions, etc. and handle employment verifications.
• Review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Record changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions and payroll deductions for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Record data concerning transfer of employees between projects.
• Prepare printed checks and sort checks for distribution to project sites.
• Provide department on call coverage on a scheduled rotation.
• Be available for overtime as required by current department demand, including weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months related experience and/or training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Construction payroll experience
• Union payroll experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits