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Hunt Electric Corporation Senior Payroll Specialist in Bloomington, Minnesota
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Hunt Electric Corporation is a national design build electrical contracting firm grounded in the simple, powerful concept of performing efficient, quality work. We value trust, relationships, performance, reward, safety, and diversity . Our loyalty is to our clients, our communities and our employees in more than 40 states. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
We are continually seeking individuals who are passionate about the electrical design and construction industry who want to contribute to our company growth. If you are passionate, love what you do and hold yourself to a standard of excellence, we want to hear from you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for union payroll processing, analysis, auditing, and ongoing administration. This position will be highly involved in the full-cycle process including reporting of Certified Payroll / Prevailing Wage. This role requires an extremely detail orientated person with significant knowledge of payroll administration and benefits, including union, state, and federal regulations.
Lead the weekly payroll process in conjunction with the Payroll Manager.
Process weekly union payroll administration, including entering and maintaining new hires and terminations, wage changes, add-on and deduction codes, etc. using our in-house accounting system (Spectrum), in accordance with union agreement requirements.
Daily and weekly reconciliation of field employee labor and expenses using our timekeeping system (AL Mobile), in accordance with union agreement requirements.
Process layoff checks based on Union termination procedures.
Prepare and distribute a variety of reports, including weekly Certified Payroll, monthly EEO Utilizations, monthly union reports, labor distribution and ad-hoc reports.
Assist in union benefit management using our in-house accounting system (Spectrum), in accordance with union agreement requirements.
Audit and process benefit accruals and payments.
Reconcile the General Ledger with monthly payroll reports.
Respond to calls from field employees in a timely and customer friendly manner.
Identify and review job costing reports for accuracy and discrepancies.
Complete and respond to employment verification inquires and unemployment verifications.
Ensure compliance with Federal and State payroll wage and hour laws, as well as union contract agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associates degree in related field or American Payroll Association certificate preferred, including Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
Must have at least 5 years of payroll experience. Certified Payroll experience in a union setting preferred.
Must have a thorough understanding of Federal and State payroll laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with complete payroll process from collection of timecards to check distribution.
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel.
Proficient skill level in Microsoft Word and Adobe/Bluebeam.
Ability to understand and apply multiple benefit structures.
Ability to understand and apply job costing.
Advanced analytical skills.
Strong sense of urgency and flexibility.
Strong customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, stay organized and produce a high volume of work accurately.
Ability to work independently, lead others and exercise sound judgement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role regularly uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.
This position requires the ability to lift files and open file cabinets.
Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, and occasionally required to bend, kneel, reach, stoop, or crouch.
This position may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.