Payroll Administrator

Job Summary: Responsible for all payroll processes. Duties include the management of employee data, ensuring the accuracy of timesheets, computing wages, and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. As well as, assisting with the administration of all benefit programs, orientation and recruitment.

Job duties (including but not limited to):

• Compile payroll data and enter data to compute and post wages, and reconcile errors to maintain payroll records accurately and timely.
• Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly.
• Provide information and answer employee questions about payroll related matters.
• Assist field employees with time clock system.
• Complete and file DOT reports and certified payrolls.
• Pay state and federal payroll taxes.
• Work with temporary agencies to turn in and verify timecards as well as reconcile invoices.
• Enter new and terminated employees.
• Set up and process payroll deduction payments.
• Perform benefit enrollment, paperwork and cancellations.
• Reconcile benefits and deductions to invoices.
• Maintain employee leave balances.
• Complete employment verifications.
• Provide support to HR by assisting with new employee orientation, recruitment and career days.
• Take incoming calls and route them to the appropriate party.
• Assist in implementing process improvements that relate to the position.
• Stay up to date on labor laws and reporting requirements to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Assist with other Accounting department tasks as needed as well as other duties as assigned by manager.

Tools and Equipment: Computer, cell phone, copy machine, fax machine, and software: Microsoft Office software, time clock software, and cost accounting programs.

Working conditions: Working out of Roanoke office. The position is non-exempt with hours which support field operations- typically 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Monday through Thursday, with some work performed on Fridays as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Degree in business finance, or accounting, or HR is a plus.
• Experience in payroll, accounting, or HR is required.
• Experience in construction payroll or accounting is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Bilingual/understanding of Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to work under deadlines.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as computers and internet.
• Must have excellent math skills and attention to detail.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills in order to maintain excellent working relationships internally and externally.

Physical Characteristics: Ability to use computer and calculator, talk/hear, use vision, and sit/stand at a desk most of the day.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Office

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Roanoke, VA 24019: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person