Payroll Specialist
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PAYROLL SPECIALIST
AltairStrickland LLC (AS) was founded in 1976 as a mechanical contracting firm specializing in process unit upgrades revamps and turnarounds in the petrochemical industry and is now part of the EMCOR Industrial Services (EIS) group of companies. As we continue to grow and lead the industry in our services we persistently seek employees to invest into so that they may continue to advance as key difference makers within their area of respective subject matter expertise. As a part of the Companys Mission statement Our People and Commitment Are The Cornerstones Of Our Business as we recognize that People Always is essential to our success through mutual respect trust commitment to safety and actively fostering a teamwork environment to collectively succeed.
AltairStrickland is looking for a fulltime Payroll Specialist at our Corporate Office in La Porte Texas. This position will report directly to the AltairStrickland LLC Payroll Supervisor and will be eligible to participate in the Companys sponsored health insurance plans (medical dental vision) insured life 401 (k) and disability plans effective the first day of the month following the date of employment.
Additionally the successful candidate receives Paid Time Off (PTO) at time of hire as approved for utilization by their respective manager without having to accrue time to obtain the PTO benefit. The Company also supports a Degree Assistance Program for its fulltime employees to help encourage them and provide opportunities in their career development.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing administrating and managing payroll functions to best facilitate accuracy timely completion and compliance with corporate payroll policies procedures and federal/state regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enters processes and reviews weekly and semimonthly payrolls ensuring prompt accurate and compliant processing.
- Reviews Codes and Posts all employee time including hours worked per diem and allowances into the payroll system.
- Ensures confidential accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires pay rate or craft changes pay increases transfers and terminations.
- Generate and analyze reports from payroll systems ensuring timely submission to accounting and management.
- Audits weekly and semimonthly payroll registers to ensure changes were accurately made.
- Ensures employment onboarding documentation is accurate complete and retained to support payroll processes wage compensation and deductions schedule per federal state local and/or company guidelines.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Receives and processes garnishments and child support deductions.
- Supports unemployment claims or other payroll inquiries.
- Complete verify and process deduction forms for payroll benefits such as 401(k) health insurance HSA accounts etc. and other deductions.
- Maintain a professional relationship with employees vendors and internal companies acting as the authorized point of contact or subject matter expert for payrollrelated matters.
- Maintains confidentiality and share information with authorized employees who have access to privileged and confidential information.
- Support set priorities and resolve issues consistent with Company standards policies procedures and protecting others Personal Protective Information (PPI).
- Make wellinformed decisions prioritize work ensure proper documentation processes and meet payroll deadlines.
- Performs other administrative office duties or projects as needed.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports directly to the Payroll Supervisor and has direct reporting and accounting responsibilities to other Department Directors and executives as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma with 4 years applicable experience or College degree with 2 years applicable experience required.
- Professional Payroll (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
- Experience with inhouse full cycle payroll processing
- Experience with eCMS or Vista Payroll Software preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot payroll and general accounting issues.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations (multistate knowledge) at federal and state levels.
- Knowledge of garnishment regulations and priorities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks meet strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality of payroll records.
- Highlevel of independence and ability to thrive in a fastpaced payroll environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job is typically performed indoors in a traditional office setting; however traveling to onsite project locations or business meetings may occur as well as overnight stays are possible.
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction facilities services and energy infrastructure we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
NOTICES
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EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCORs normal application process it is probably fraudulent.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
