Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

GCON is seeking a Payroll Specialist with a strong analytical mindset who ensures the quality, accuracy, and integrity of highly sensitive personnel information. This role works cross-functionally across all departments, delivering a customer-focused experience through timely communication and effective problem-solving. As an integral part of GCON's people-centered model, the Payroll Specialist continuously seeks innovative ways to support and elevate the employee experience.

GCON Culture of Caring Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee medical/dental premium coverage (generous family coverage with 3 plans to tailor to needs)
• Immediate employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Potential annual profit sharing bonus
• Employee rewards program to redeem for gift cards or contribute to cause of your choosing
• Tuition reimbursement program for pursuits outside position
• Sponsorship for continuing education for career pursuits
• 40 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) for causes you support in addition to PTO
• Employee boot voucher program
• Access to StrongerWork optimal mental health services

The GCON Way:

GCON Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and has a national reach, with permanent teams in Hillsboro, OR, Rio Rancho, NM, and Santa Clara, CA. We specialize in a wide range of project types, facilitated by highly specialized builders. GCON builds its advanced teams through robust career development training programs, a leadership development (LEADERS) program, and a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging culture aligned with our value of Stewardship. GCON's Core Values of Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, Set a New Standard, Continuous Improvement, and Stewardship bring GCON team members together to inspire opportunities and promote new ideas. Our people centered ethos is evidenced through our strong Safety culture recognized for 2 consecutive years with the Highwire Platinum designation, as well as our employee recognition program, GCON's Greatest, which promotes daily teamwork and camaraderie that are central to a meaningful career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up new employee information in CMiC (ERP software)
• Coordinate E-Time access with the IT Manager and Payroll & Benefits Manager
• Maintain employee data updates in Proliant and CMiC, including pay changes
• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time using Proliant
• Process off-cycle payroll runs (per diem, reimbursements, etc.) as needed
• Ensure completion of all employee termination checklist items
• Manage unemployment claims
• Process garnishments and child support orders
• Reconcile monthly insurance invoices (health, dental, life, short-term disability)
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment law changes and inform management
• Partner with Payroll & Benefits Manager to improve processes and reduce manual work
• Assist employees with benefits (401k, health & welfare) and payroll-related questions
• Support Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established procedures
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction industry accounting experience or knowledge
• Experience with Proliant payroll software
• Experience with Workday
• Experience with CMiC ERP system
• SHRM certification

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio
• Lift/Carry: Up to 40lbs.
• Bending/Twisting
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, GCON also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.