Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Protect Communities. Preserve Infrastructure. Make an Impact!

Dukes is now seeking a driven and service-oriented Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our corporate headquarters. This role is based in Elgin IL reports into Human Resources and offers a collaborative office-based work environment.

What Youll Do:

Reporting to the HR Manager you will manage multi-state payroll processing for the this role youll ensure payroll and benefits are administered accurately and in compliance with federal state and local labor laws. Your knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and certified payroll reporting will be essential to our operations. You thrive working with both people and numbers and youre committed to delivering outstanding customer service to employees across the company. You will:

• Process weekly payroll for up to 500 exempt non-exempt and commissioned employees nationally ensuring accuracy and compliance with wage laws
• Verify employee classifications and wage determinations under prevailing wage laws
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports as required by government agencies for prevailing wage payroll
• Maintain records of fringe benefits and wage rates for compliance audits
• Calculate complex pay scenarios (prevailing wage differentials multi-state taxation piece rates monthly sales commissions annual bonuses)
• Reconcile time and attendance track enter and balance PTO and leaves and research and resolve discrepancies with HR and Finance
• Process garnishments child-support orders employment verifications in compliance with regulations unemployment responses UI taxes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and act as back up regarding employee relations issues
• Maintain compliance and record keeping assist in annual audits related to benefits and payroll and prepare necessary documentation
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for employee payroll questions deductions and benefits-related inquiries and concerns.
• Stay current on wage and hour laws multi-state tax requirements and certified payroll standards; proactively improve policies and workflows
• Other duties as assigned

Ready to start your adventure with us Apply now if you have:

• Associate or bachelors degree in related field preferred; payroll certification preferred (FPC/CPP)
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing experience required; Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage payroll strongly preferred
• Solid experience in HR and benefits administration preferred
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong follow up skills
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now UKG or similar including payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and laws; benefits administration knowledge preferred.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills are required including MS Office (Advanced Excel Word Outlook Teams) and ERP systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid knowledge of HR laws regarding leaves disability and work comp is a plus!
• Ability to receive and process information in a professional sensitive confidential and timely manner
• Ability and willingness to work overtime or weekends as necessary

Who We Are:

Dukes is a leading provider of environmental services for maintaining and improving the health of underground infrastructure for wastewater stormwater water and utilities. For over 85 years Dukes has been trusted by more than 2000 municipalities and customers to help provide continuity of service in a cost effective and safe manner. The Dukes team of professionals apply innovative technology and experience to inspect monitor diagnose and prescribe programs to prolong the life of existing underground infrastructure. Come grow with us!

Dukes is a Drug Free Workplace

Compensation: $75000 - 80000/year depending on experience

Location: Onsite in office

Benefits:

• Weekly paychecks
• Medical dental and vision Insurance options with HSA and FSA plans available
• Company-paid basic life AD&D and disability Insurance; supplemental options available for purchase
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401K Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting in company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career advancement opportunities with access to online learning
• Employee discounts program

Dukes reserves the right to offer the selected candidate a salary or wage thats commensurate with the market qualifications experience education skills training certifications and/or seniority.

Dukes is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dukes Root Control Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sexual orientation national origin disability status marital status genetics protected veteran status gender identity or expression amnesty or any other protected classes in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Dukes Root Control Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Let us know how we can support you.