Payroll Administrator - Houston, Tx

Payroll Administrator

The Opportunity:

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring all payroll changes are processed correctly, preparing monthly union payments. This position addresses tight deadlines The Payroll Administrator will report to the Payroll Manager and work well as a team. The position is in Houston, TX.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging, land reclamation and beach nourishment services in the United States, and the only U.S. dredging company with international operations. With the largest and most diverse dredging fleet in the US, Great Lakes serves a wide range of customers including the US Army Corps of Engineers; state, local and foreign governments; and private companies both international and domestic. Headquartered in Houston, TX GLDD has more than 200 pieces of dredging plant located strategically throughout North America and in various locations throughout the world. We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Processes payroll for our domestic payroll. At times will assist with the international & foreign nationals payroll.
• Utilizing the Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel, manages the data entry and import of payroll information into ADP Workforcenow software.
• Review, edit and balance weekly pay runs. Run reports after each pay run.
• Ensures all changes to payroll are processed correctly.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory reporting requirements and guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with Policies and Procedures and internal control directives.
• Process union payments, answer union questions
• Ensures reports are accurate and disbursed in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee data; ensuring all payroll information, files and records are maintained in accordance with federal, state and local laws and requirements.

Qualifications:

• 3-7 years experience in a corporate payroll department. Ideal candidate will have experience within a medium to large size company with multi-state locations and high-volume processing.
• Exposure to International payroll operations is also preferred.
• ADP experience preferred
• Ability to operate independently and earn the full confidence of senior management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, as well as payroll and government reporting procedures.
• Previous union experience
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to effectively handle and resolve employee inquiries and issues.
• Bachelors degree with courses taken in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance.
• CPP is preferred.
• Proficient in business systems applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and payroll applications.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.