Lead Payroll Specialist

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

Our Payroll Specialist completes in-house weekly payroll for approximately 2,500 employees in multiple states for both private and prevailing wage construction projects.

DUTIES & SCOPE:

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  Weekly multi-state payroll processing for 1,200 employees, ensuring integrated processes are running effectively

  
  
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  Coordinate with Benefit & HR Team members to complete onboarding from HRIS into payroll system

  
  
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  Review, interpret and maintain garnishments, levies and child support orders in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.

  
  
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  Audit periodic Employee Self-Service updates for W-4, Direct deposit forms, State withholding forms, change of address forms

  
  
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  Process employee PAFs and VOEs, including transfers, promotions/rate changes, allowances, status changes

  
  
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  Timesheet tracking; follow up with employees and managers for timely entry and approvals

  
  
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  Process termination PTO payouts, weekly layoff checks and missed hours as manual checks

  
  
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  Audit and correct imported payroll CSV files prior to transmission and posting to ensure proper pay, benefit and tax calculations

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Requires a minimum of 3-5+ years' experience with full-cycle multi-state payroll (weekly)

  
  
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  Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, or combination education and work experience

  
  
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  Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and payroll tax rules and regulations in the US

  
  
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  Experience with ERP systems and reporting functions

  
  
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  Proficient in Microsoft suite, and Adobe or Bluebeam applications

  
  
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  Ability to provide excellent customer service and work well in teams to establish and maintain effective working relationships

  
  
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  Demonstrated ability to hold information confidential with use of appropriate judgment when handling sensitive data

  
  
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  Familiarity with certified payroll reporting helpful but not required.

  
  

"The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $72,000 and $82,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits."