Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Processor

NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways. Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding. The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.

This role processes end-to-end weekly payroll for all employees while maintaining strict confidentiality and data security. Additionally, this position cross-trains on employee benefits and provides ongoing administrative support to the Benefit Coordinator and the Payroll & Benefits Manager as needed. Must also abide by Company Safety programs and policies. Please note that we are currently navigating a major ERP transition. Applicants can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will be learning our current processes while simultaneously preparing for a brand-new system launch.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Process the weekly payroll accurately and efficiently, from timecard collection to final payroll verification and payment distribution.
• Audit timesheets for accuracy, calculating gross wages, overtime, and shift differentials.
• Process and manage deductions, including taxes, wage garnishments, and benefits contributions. Reconcile payroll data, research any discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain absolute discretion, handling sensitive employee data and payroll operations securely.
• Ensure all payroll and personal identifiable information is kept private and compliant with company privacy policies. Crosstrain on various company benefits programs, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Serve as an efficient backup and support resource for the Benefit Coordinator.
• Assist with open enrollment, new hire benefit orientations, and employee benefits inquiries.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and related payroll issues.
• Resolve employee concerns with a high degree of empathy, professionalism, and customer focus. Maintain organized digital and physical payroll records for audits and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree in related discipline; and
• two years' experience working with payroll and accounting; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Valid driver's license.

Other Qualifications

• This is a confidential employee who must be able to maintain confidentiality of employee records
• Solid understanding of business/accounting math skills required.
• Must be able to work with numbers and dates to complete reports with ability to identify and correct errors in a variety of mathematical computations.
• Bilingual skills helpful but not necessary—Spanish/English.
• Must be able to present ideas in user friendly language.
• Must have working experience of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to operate office equipment that support the payroll process—10 key adding machine, computer, typewriter, fax and envelop stuffer.
• ERP software experience such as Lawson or SAP will be helpful.
• Must be able to arrange work schedule to accommodate employee meetings that may be earlier or later than normal working hours.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be flexible and able to prioritize and juggle multiple issues simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Must be able to work overtime as required during peak seasons and busy project cycles to meet business needs.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and directed.
• Must understand the need to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, and confidential work environment focusing on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical manuals, procedural documentation and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.