Union Payroll Administrator

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Title/Role:Union Payroll Administrator
Division:E-J Electric T&D LLC
Location:Wallingford CT
Reporting to:

Position Summary:
We are looking for a Union Payroll Administrator to join ourPayrollteam working from the Wallingford CT location. The Union Payroll Administrator performs a variety of functions necessary for theaccurateandtimelyprocessing of multi-state multi-companyweeklyand payrolls for union employees.

What Youll Do:
Payroll Processing:
You will independently process payrollsin accordance withcollective bargaining agreements and other contracts and in compliance with applicable company policies and federalstate and local regulations.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Timely and accurately processing weekly multi-state multi-company payrolls
• Processing on-demand payments retro paymentsone-timepayments and tax adjustments
• Managing void checks direct deposit changes and reversals and overpayment collections
• Reviewing and setting up withholding orders for levies garnishments childsupport and other involuntary wage assignment orders in the payroll system
• Understanding union pay and paid time off rules

Employee Payroll Support:
You will help answer employee questions and assist management in third-party payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with Operations Managers Foremen and Supervisors tovalidateand finalize attendance records and ensuretimelycompletion of corrections prior to payroll processing
• Answering employee payroll and timekeeping questions and concernsin a timely manner
• Managing thetimelyresolution of union payroll matters
• Ensuring onboarding and offboarding tasks arecompleted and employees are properly andtimely

Data Tracking & Reporting:
You willassistin ensuring employee files areaccurateduring the entire lifecycle of employment.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare review andsubmitcertified payroll reports and supporting documentation
• Update weekly and monthly payroll metrics reports
• Work with the GL team to reconcile payroll data with accounting records including general ledger accounts payable and accounts receivable and perform related account reconciliations and journal entries
• Work with project managers and billing coordinators on the payrollcomponentof AIA contract billing
• Assistwith labor audits prevailing wage investigations and compliance reviews
• Special projects asrequired

What Were Looking for:
The Union Payroll Administrator works together with the corporate payroll team in Long Island City to coordinate validate and implement work procedures that require comprehensive operational knowledge of union collective bargaining agreements and federal and state regulations related to wage garnishment taxation and wagehour law.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum4 years of hands-on union payroll processing experience preferably with IBEW or IATSE
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA federalstate and local wage and tax regulations
• Associates Degreepreferred
• Experience in a multi-entity contractor construction environment or manufacturing setting preferred
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Hands-on no-nonsenseattitude and willingness tothink outside the box
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Professional judgment and discretion

Nice to Haves:

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience with Payroll System Implementation (Workday Miter Procore)

Technology:

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Google Workspace proprietarysystems and a variety of timekeeping platforms
• Intermediate Excel usingVLOOKUPand pivot tables

Advantages of Working at E-J:

• Leading Electrical Contracting Organization Nationwide
• Oldest Family-Owned and Operated Electric Contractor since 1899
• Job training and mentorship
• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and 401K plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Merit-Based Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Salary Range:$60k - $65k/year

The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discriminationon the basis ofrace color religion sex sexualorientation national origin age disability marital status citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.