Payroll Specialist

Brief Description

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

At Russell, we are creating more than a project - we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Payroll Specialist you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by ensuring the company's payroll function runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Process payroll for union employees accurately and on schedule
• Prepare and submit certified payroll for hours worked on applicable projects to ensure compliance
  
  

with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements

• Review and collect certified payroll from subcontractors on all applicable company projects
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and tax information
• Verify timesheets, work hours, and job classifications for accuracy
• Solve issues concerning payroll, answer inquiries, and enforce payroll policies
• Prepare and submit required payroll documentation to government agencies
• Assist with audits and reports related to payroll and labor compliance
• Keep current with payroll related compliance matters and updated laws and regulations
• Improve current processes and procedures leading to best practices
• Assist with month-end reconciliation of payroll accounts
• Support the payroll manager with administrative tasks and special projects
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is a minimum; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.
• 2 years of payroll experience. Construction industry experience and knowledge of processing union payrolls preferred.
• Processing and reporting for certified payroll, including Davis-Bacon requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local prevailing wage laws and labor regulations.
• Experience with complex multi-state and multi-union payroll requirements is highly valuable.
• Familiarity with payroll software such as UKG Ready and Sage Intaact.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy to ensure correct calculations and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for reporting and data management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, management and regulatory bodies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and handle large volumes of data.
• The ability to handle sensitive employee and company financial information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities to resolve discrepancies and payroll issues efficiently.