Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Mills Marine & Ship Repair, LLC

Position Summary

Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations within our shipyard and maritime repair environment. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing employee payroll accurately and on schedule while supporting job-based labor tracking and compliance with applicable labor regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees
• Review, verify, and enter employee timecards, job numbers, overtime, and shift differentials
• Track labor hours by vessel, project, or work order to support job costing and reporting
• Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, per diem, and applicable premiums
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with payroll setting up for new hires and processing for terminations
• Prepare payroll and labor reports for management, audits, and government contracts
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and maritime labor laws
• Coordinate with HR, accounting, supervisors, and job clerks to validate payroll data

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous payroll, accounting, or administrative experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a shipyard, maritime, construction, or industrial environment
• Familiarity with job-cost payroll, union payroll, or government contract requirements
• Knowledge of overtime rules, shift work, and project-based labor tracking

Work Environment

• Office-based position within a shipyard environment
• Regular interaction with operations personnel working varied schedules

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mills Marine & Ship Repair, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• Regular physical activity includes walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Benefits: In addition to competitive pay, we provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with Mills. Benefits are subject to employment eligibility.

Benefits: Full-time employment

• Paid accrued vacation time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and accidental insurance with Supplemental Coverage Option as well
• Legal Resource benefit
• 401K Plan
• 11 Company Paid Holidays

Mills Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Mills Marine is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.