What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Adminstrator position at Montana Construction?
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our growing construction company. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience in the construction industry and a strong understanding of union payroll, certified payroll requirements, and state and federal payroll regulations. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong computer proficiency to manage payroll processes efficiently and accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll for union and non-union hourly employees.
- Collect, review, key, and verify employee hours received from field supervisors and job sites.
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
- Manage union payroll requirements, including union dues, benefit contributions, and reporting.
- Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with government contract requirements.
- Process payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Handle unemployment reporting and related documentation.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable labor laws.
- Coordinate with HR, accounting, and project managers to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Assist with audits, payroll reporting, and year-end payroll activities.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of payroll processing experience, preferably within the construction industry.
- Proven experience processing union and hourly payroll.
- Strong knowledge of union payments, payroll taxes, unemployment reporting, and certified payroll requirements.
- Thorough understanding of state and federal payroll regulations.
- Excellent computer skills, including payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with construction payroll systems or ERP platforms.
- Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance.
- Familiarity with prevailing wage and government contract reporting.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan options