What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Stevens Engineers & Constructors?
Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Payroll Specialist to become a member of the Cleveland Payroll Team. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll information. The ideal candidate will be results driven, have a client focus approach and will work well independently and as part of the project team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Process weekly payroll transactions for union employees.
Process payroll information (e.g., new hires, re-hires, layoffs, address changes, changes to tax withholdings, etc.).
Process time and equipment adjustments.
Uploading and processing of daily field timesheets (responsibility of Payroll Generalist if applicable).
Provide assistance to Payroll Specialists in other divisions.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as needed.
Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.
Assist in obtaining updated rate sheets and reporting forms from locals.
Assemble and provide new hire packets for job sites (responsibility of Payroll Generalist if applicable).
E-Verify all new employees and re-hires (responsibility of Payroll Generalist if applicable).
Collect and file new hire documents (responsibility of Payroll Generalist if applicable).
Assist Payroll Manager in audits throughout the year as needed.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
Keep current with union labor agreement, rates, and State and Federal basic labor laws.
Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards.
Required Skills
Knowledge of business finance including accounting principles and practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects or assignments at one time and ability to multi-task.
Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining compliance and regulatory standards.
Provide a balanced and common-sense approach to routine and complex issues.
Work well while under pressure or in stressful situations.
Must have proficient computer skills Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and become familiar with payroll software and systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
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