What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at Quality Sound?
We are a growing leader in the low voltage electrical industry, delivering high-quality solutions in life safety and communications systems. Our specialties include nurse call systems, school critical communications, audio/visual systems and fire alarm installations.
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for a Union low-voltage contracting workforce, including field technicians, project staff, and office personnel. This role requires strong knowledge of Union payroll rules, job costing, certified payroll, and multi-rate labor classifications. The Payroll Administrator will also support 401(k) administration and manage the calculation, and payment of sales compensation plans, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Weekly Payroll Processing
- Process weekly payroll for Union and non-Union employees, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
- Maintain and validate time entry records including:
- Standard and overtime hours
- Prevailing wage or project-specific wage requirements (if applicable)
- Multiple pay rates, labor classifications, and job codes
- Per-diem, travel time, and other allowances (as applicable)
- Ensure proper deductions, fringe benefits, and Union-related contributions are accurately applied
- Manage payroll adjustments, corrections, retro pay, and final paychecks in compliance with company policy and labor requirements
- Support Union reporting requirements, including:
- Benefit contributions
- Dues deductions
- Union wage rate updates and changes
- Partner with project management/accounting teams to ensure accurate labor allocation and job costing
Payroll Reporting, Compliance & Recordkeeping
- Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations, including labor distribution, benefit reporting, and payroll registers
- Assist with audits, wage verifications, and employment documentation requests
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive employee and compensation information
Sales Compensation Plan Management
- Support the implementation and ongoing administration of sales compensation plans, including:
- Commission structures, bonus programs, and incentive payouts
- Plan documentation and policy adherence
- Weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual performance calculations
- Track sales performance metrics and validate commission inputs (revenue, margin, bookings, project milestones, etc.)
- Calculate commissions accurately and ensure timely payout processing through payroll or accounts payable
- Partner with executive and finance teams to manage plan updates, exceptions, and dispute resolution
- Maintain commission records and provide clear reporting to leadership and sales staff
401(k) Administration & Benefits Support
- Administer and manage the company’s 401(k) plan processes, including:
- New enrollment setup and changes
- Contribution updates and payroll deductions
- Loan repayments and catch-up contributions
- Coordinate with the 401(k) plan provider and TPA to ensure timely and accurate reporting and funding
- Reconcile 401(k) contributions and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with annual audits, compliance testing support, and required reporting documentation as needed
Employee Support
- · Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll questions (pay rates, deductions, direct deposit, etc.)
- · Support onboarding processes including payroll setup, tax forms, direct deposit, and benefit deductions
- · Provide professional and responsive customer service to field and office staff
- 3 years of payroll experience, including weekly payroll processing.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage hour compliance, and overtime calculations.
- Experience processing payroll in a Union construction environment.
- Experience managing or supporting sales compensation/commission plans, including calculations and payout processing.
- Experience supporting 401(k) administration, including contribution setup and reconciliations.
- Experience with job costing and labor allocations by project/job number.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a High proficiency in Excel.
- High proficiency with payroll systems (lookups, pivot tables, reporting)
- Familiarity with certified payroll reporting requirements such as:
- LCPTracker, NECAStar, Davis Bacon, eMars, skilled and trained, etc.
- Knowledge of construction accounting/payroll platforms such as:
- ADP, Paychex, Paycom
- Viewpoint, Sage, QuickBooks, Spectrum, Foundation or similar
- Experience with Foundation ERP Tool is a plus.
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification in a plus.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must pass background check, subject to applicable laws.
- Office environment, temperature-controlled
- Work Location: Stockton, CA.
- Physical demands: Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Typing and/or writing, talking and hearing
- Travel required: minimal, no overnights
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for by Company
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities within a supportive and mission-driven company