Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

• Process weekly payroll, including entering time data, reviewing for accuracy, and generating paychecks and direct deposit files

• Prepare union fringe benefit reports, including compiling data, submitting reports, and processing related payments

• Maintain payroll and fringe benefit records within JDE and HCM systems

• Respond promptly to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and general questions

• Handle Employment Development Department (EDD) inquiries and new hire reporting

• Enter and update employee information for new hires and rehires in the system

• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and document distribution

• Initiate stop payments and issue manual checks when needed

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including job cost corrections

• Prepare benefit reports and process benefit deductions as required

• Reconcile payroll prior to submission and verify accuracy of final reports

• Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits

• Maintain compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws

• Process wage garnishments accurately and in compliance with regulations

• Manage compliance related to unclaimed payroll checks

• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and W-2c processing

• Partner with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies

• Complete additional administrative and payroll-related duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager

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Skills and Requirements

• Experience managing an in-house Payroll system (Oracle or JDE preferred)

• 4+ years of previous Payroll experience.

• 4+ years of Data Entry experience into an accounting/payroll system.

• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel required. - Construction experience