Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Mills Marine & Ship Repair, LLC

Position Summary

Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations within our shipyard and maritime repair environment. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing employee payroll accurately and on schedule while supporting job-based labor tracking and compliance with applicable labor regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees
• Review, verify, and enter employee timecards, job numbers, overtime, and shift differentials
• Track labor hours by vessel, project, or work order to support job costing and reporting
• Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, per diem, and applicable premiums
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with payroll setting up for new hires and processing for terminations
• Prepare payroll and labor reports for management, audits, and government contracts
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and maritime labor laws
• Coordinate with HR, accounting, supervisors, and job clerks to validate payroll data

Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous payroll, accounting, or administrative experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a shipyard, maritime, construction, or industrial environment
• Familiarity with job-cost payroll, union payroll, or government contract requirements
• Knowledge of overtime rules, shift work, and project-based labor tracking

Work Environment
• Office-based position within a shipyard environment
• Regular interaction with operations personnel working varied schedules

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mills Marine & Ship Repair, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.