Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

Finley Asphalt & Concrete is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and dependable Payroll Administrator to join our team. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation managing full cycle payroll in compliance with labor laws and company policies. This role provides strategic support to leadership and works closely with cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage weekly payroll cycles from timesheet submission to direct deposit disbursement.
• Complete off cycle payroll as needed.
• Complete certified payroll in compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including withholding, FICA, FUTA, and SUTA taxes.
• Review and audit employee records (new hires, terminations, salary changes) and payroll records.
• Maintain accurate employee data, including direct deposit, tax withholding, benefit deduction, pay change, and employment status.
• Process voluntary and involuntary deductions, including health insurance, 401(k), and garnishments.
• Maintain payroll systems and generate reports for internal review and audits.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries regarding pay.
• Gather payroll data for inclusion in financial statements and research and prepare special reports for management.
• Provide project and administrative support as needed to Human Resources and Accounting.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of directly related payroll experience in a construction or manufacturing environment performing duties as detailed required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Direct experience with Paycor payroll software, and timekeeping software a plus.
• Experience managing and submitting certified payroll and owning related processes preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and compliant application of Fair Labor Standards Act and Department of Labor Wage and Hour laws required.
• Proficiency in use of HRIS & Payroll systems.
• Bi-lingual Spanish Speaker strongly preferred.
  
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business or a related field from four-year college or university preferred, significant years of related experience may serve an equivalent to meet the requirement for formal education.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely
  
  

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never
• Office environment: Constantly
  
  

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.