At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 115 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for a Corporate Union Payroll Clerk to join the Corporate Accounting team in our Brea Office. The primary responsibility of the this position is to process company-wide union payroll. The Corporate Union Payroll Clerk will also provide administrative support and perform other duties as assigned and/or directed.

Essential Functions

• Process timely weekly, union payroll including the submission of the direct deposit to bank for distribution to employees, printing of live checks and distributing them to region offices.
• Communicate any payroll challenges to supervisor immediately.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to all employees, coworkers, and outside vendors (i.e. union trust employees) by answering all communications in a 24-48 hour period.
• Provide support to the regional payroll clerks and help them with any processing issues on their end.
• Keep current with union Master Labor Agreement, rates, and California and Federal basic labor laws.
• Process union employee changes including, but not limited to rate increases, W-4 withholdings, direct deposits, garnishments, and 401k deductions.
• Process union employment verification requests.
• Effectively communicate updates, discrepancies, and other issues as needed with regional payroll clerks.
• Maintain accurate union employee personnel records.
• Review and input new hire information into ViewPoint, Bid 2 Win, and Samba applications.
• Process terminations.
• E-verify
• Provide backup documents (i.e. trust fund reports) to Labor Compliance as requested.
• Complete Federal (EFTPS) and State (EDD) tax deposits.
• Assist with union audits.
• Prepare monthly union fringe reports for payment to trust funds.
• Research and resolve any trust fund payment discrepancies. Notify supervisor of all discrepancies.
• Request monthly status letters from unions.
• Review monthly union delinquency reports for Company subcontractors and vendors.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain an organized work environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and/or requested.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Conversant with California prevailing wages, Federal Davis Bacon Act, and union fringe benefits.
• Well-informed of basic California and Federal labor law.
• Familiar with union Master Labor Agreements.
• Must possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Exhibit professional and effective verbal and written communication skills to be willing and able to communicate with employees and management.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Proficient Excel, Word, Outlook and Ten Key by touch.
• Ability to use critical thinking to resolve daily challenges and analyze data.
• Accurately succeeds under pressure and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships. Thrives on teamwork.
• Welcomes professional and personal development.

Competencies

• Effective communication
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Time management/multitasking
• Detail oriented
• Service oriented
• Stress management
• Punctuality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a payroll and/or related function.
• Background in labor unions and construction industry is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Most time spent in an indoor office environment.
• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling of file cabinets.
• Extended visual use of a computer screen.
• Frequent typing.
• Occasional travel.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.