Payroll Specialist

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc . is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays. In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Corporate Accounting team. The selected candidatewill work closely with the Payroll Administrator and Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll. The specialist will be tasked with maintaining a positive relationship with employees. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for weekly review of timesheets to ensure overtime is entered correctly and notating policy usage when applicable. Assist employees with questions related to timesheet entry. Review weekly reports for processing of timesheets in preparation for payroll processing. Process payroll data including new hires, changes in employee status, title, schedule, pay rate changes and PTO accruals. Perform biweekly audit of payroll. Respond to employee requests for copies of employee W-2s and paystubs. Process employment verification requests. Assist Payroll Administrator and Payroll Manager with additional research and tasks as needed. Job Requirements: 3-5 years of demonstrated professional experience with payroll responsibilities. FPC (Fundamentals of Payroll Certification) is preferred or working towards obtaining certification. Ability to commute to our Frisco, TX office. Ability to maintain confidential information. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft products is required. Experience working with UKG Pro. Demonstrates a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaborative relationships within the Corporate Accounting team and with employees. Some of our Benefits: 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting Merit-Based Bonus Compensation Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays Personal Time Allowances 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year. "Unlimited" Sick Days. Mentorship Program - Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals. Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr