Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Specialist participates in the day-to-day operations of the Payroll department.

Customer service, both internal and external, processing of routine payroll responsibilities (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end), execution of significant department operations, and adherence to company policies and controls are the primary responsibilities of this position.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Daily

Process Manual Checks and Separations as needed

Respond to inquires via phone and email, exuding superior customer service to internal and external customers

Work closely with HR, IT, Operations and Accounting to ensure all employees are paid timely & accurately and expenses flow to project expenses as expected

Meet company and accounting department goals and deadlines as they relate to the Payroll department

Process weekly payroll for approximately 1500 employees

Print and mail pay vouchers to employees

Process garnishments & issue payment to vendors

Monthly

Investigate older, outstanding checks and resolve issues

Assist with monthly union benefit reporting

Document payroll processes and review and test new automation tools

Monitor and re-order payroll related supplies

Annual and Other Responsibilities

Coordinate preparation and delivery of the annual payroll files to offsite storage

Assist with improving payroll processes and procedures

Serve on special committees from time to time as a contributing team member

Any other duties both within payroll and outside of payroll as deemed necessary by management

Process company pay raises as well as annual bonus’

Assist Payroll Manager in providing back-up for audits or other inquires

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5 years of payroll experience processing full cycle, in-house payrolls with at least 500 employees

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and 10-key data entry

Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least 1 year of union payroll experience

Payroll experience in the construction industry with union employees

Certified Payroll Professional certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Able to work with a diverse group of people

Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail skills

Strong customer orientation

Capable of problem analysis and resolution

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet work goals with little supervision

Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team and independently

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture.

In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.