Payroll Specialist

IES Communications is hiring a Payroll Specialist in Tempe AZ

• Process weekly payrolls accurately within the payroll system
• Ensure all required changes related to new hires, employee changes, terminations, and payroll deductions are accurate before payroll is completed.
• Provide service to all employees regarding concerns with payroll or deductions.
• Complete any payroll-related mailings, e.g. child support
• Work collaboratively with HR to resolve inquiries/issues related to the Payroll system.
• Maintain processes and audit trails for all payroll transactions, garnishments, etc.
• Process and maintain 401(k) and Cash Balance Plan transactions and records.
• Maintain paid time off liability and make appropriate entries into the time management or payroll system.
• Answer audit questions related to payroll and deductions.
• Maintain compliance with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program.
• Payroll filing as needed.
• Perform other duties as required
• Process Multi-State payroll
• Process Payroll for up to 3500 employees
• Review Timesheets weekly
• Review analysis of reporting from the Payroll System to manage the oversight of closing the pay period
• Resolve escalated discrepancies identified in payroll processes; uncover the root cause(s) and take action to mitigate future discrepancies; and communicate findings and actions to Payroll Leadership
• Develop knowledge and expertise to serve as a department SME, including learning new tasks to gain deeper knowledge and insight
• Prepare transition from Spectrum to Microsoft dynamics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Company and payroll, payroll tax, and wage attachment processes considered when performing analyses, responding to inquiries and when participating in projects
• Develop knowledge and expertise to serve as a department SME, including learning new tasks to gain deeper knowledge and insight

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
Certified in Payroll is a Plus 
Must have 2-3 years of experience processing multi-state payroll.
Must have strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2022 fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, IES produced over $2.1 billion in revenue and employed over 8,000 employees at over 130 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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Salary : $50,000 - $65,000