Payroll Specialist

Do you want to help make a difference in building America’s infrastructure? Since 1953, Miller Pipeline has been a leader in building and maintaining America’s infrastructure as a premier underground pipeline construction and repair contractor. Our workforce is made up of highly trained and skilled employees totaling over 5,000 with office locations in 23 states. While continually investing in gas infrastructure programs, Miller Pipeline’s revenues have continued to grow year over year. Thinking about joining our team and building a career here? There is no better time than now! At Miller Pipeline you will gain: Growth opportunities for career advancement (Grow Here at Miller Pipeline) Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits A team-oriented atmosphere centered around our core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment, and Reputation (Our Core Values) We are seeking an experienced payroll professional to perform analytical duties, audit accounts, facilitate various payroll wage verifications, as well as process documentation and perform file maintenance. Main Responsibilities Review time sheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies, missing information, and question the reasonableness of data. Assist in multi-state payroll for union employees and non-union support staff and managers. Partner with internal team and third‑party processors, and unions to ensure complete pay information is properly recorded and accurately calculated for each payroll cycle. Manage the delivery of key payroll projects that include obtaining an understanding of the issue, collaboration with key team members and co‑development of recommendation. Manage multiple transactions and stay organized to complete each task. Compile employee time sheets and payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance, and 401(k) deductions. Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations to maintain and update payroll records. Keep track of leave time, such as vacation and personal time for employees. Compute wages and deductions; complete the time and attendance system process and payroll entry. Issue and record adjustments to pay out, including bonuses and LOA payments. Union – monthly remittance reports, maintain monthly dues and initiation fees, assist with union audits. Garnishments – process new orders and maintain current orders, special calculations on checks, compliance with garnishment priorities. Required Qualifications 2+ years’ payroll and/or accounting-related experience in a fast-paced, multi-state organization. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn other programs and web portals for effective use. Clear, tactful written and oral communication with all levels of the organization and outside customers as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality in handling employees’ personal data. Great team player with a positive attitude within team and with internal customers. Analytical thinking and detail oriented; able to create data-heavy reports, see patterns and find solutions. High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in accounting, finance, business management or related field. Working knowledge of Dayforce and Microsoft Dynamics system or other payroll processing system. Experience in a union environment and certified payroll. #J-18808-Ljbffr