Payroll Administrator

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design-Build Contractor, is redefining what it means to deliver excellence in the electrical construction. With decades of experience and a reputation built on a people first culture, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the industry.

We are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team! The Payroll Administrator is an integral resource and is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, federal, state, and local tax compliance, prevailing wage requirements, and reporting. The Payroll Administrator will also serve as a key point of contact for both field and office employees regarding payroll inquiries. The ideal individual for this role will have a high attention to detail, work with a sense of urgency, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of communication and relationship-building in achieving individual and organizational goals.

This position will be based out of our Lexington, KY headquarters office.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations
• Maintain payroll records and employee data within the payroll system (Coins)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including preparation and filing of payroll tax reports
• Prepare and maintain prevailing wage and OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program) reports
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to reconcile payroll, benefits, and related deductions
• Respond to payroll-related questions from field and office employees with professionalism and clarity
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with audits, year-end reporting, and special payroll projects as needed
• Continuously monitor payroll processes for efficiency and recommend improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience preferred
• 2 years of experience in payroll administration (construction industry background preferred) or an accounting role
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance
• Experience with prevailing wage and OCIP reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with both field and office personnel
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing circumstances outside of direct control

Ready to be a part of building what’s next? Apply with us today!

In 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY – SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.