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Payroll Assistant

MGE Underground, Inc.
Paso Robles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
About MGE

MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients’ expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Our Core Values

Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun

How You Can Make An Impact

the Payroll Assistant will help and assist with the timely processing of weekly payrolls for multiple entities. This role with enter, maintain, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees' hourly rates, salaries, commissions, or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

How You Will Contribute

  • Collect, compile, and enter payroll data.
  • Manage and maintain payroll records.
  • New Hire coordination with HR
  • Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance.
  • Assists with the handling of payroll related projects including year-end preparations, documentation, employee tax issue and annual audits, preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes and deductions.
  • Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, adjustments, and other deductions.
  • Assists with issuing, or reissuing of physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors, adjustments, final pay, etc.
  • Processes and manages inquiries and requests related to preparation and distribution of payroll.
  • Helps ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
  • Assists Payroll, Benefits & Insurance Manager with audits by providing records and documentation to auditors as needed.
  • Assists with addressing and resolving employee complaints relating to the payroll, timekeeping, etc. in a timely manner.
  • Prepares reports to relevant departments about payroll and expense as requested.
  • Works with company database programs to process payroll and verify information.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Accurate and meticulous in data entry.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Your Prior Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of admirative experience, payroll processing experience is a plus.

Our Competitive Package

Pay: $24 - $28 per hour

This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Above and Beyond Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401K
  • Vacation accrual for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
  • Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
  • Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
  • Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
  • Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Affirmative Action/EEO

MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.

Pre-Employment And Physical Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment.

This role may require sitting at a desk working on a computer for a prolonged period of time. You must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time. *

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other Duties

Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company’s needs.

Salary : $24 - $28

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