Payroll Specialist

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Helix Electric - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

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. The Payroll Specialist serves in a strategic supportive role within the Payroll Department by assisting the Payroll Manager in the technical and supervision of the Payroll Department. This role leads a group of payroll specialists in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and results-oriented Department to provide accurate processing of payroll. This position requires a self-starter that performs at a high level under strict recurring deadlines. This role requires an individual that has attention to detail, is deadline driven, the ability to foster an environment of continuous improvement, keep updated on payroll tax laws and be a team player. The position will work closely with HR, Accounting, Labor Compliance, IT, and Operations Departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly multi-state payroll processing for 1,300+ employees, ensuring integrated processes are running effectively
• Coordinate with Benefit & Human Resource team members to complete employee onboarding from HRIS into payroll system
• Review, interpret and maintain garnishments, levies and child support orders in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Audit weekly employee changes in UKG such as tax changes, direct deposit changes, rate changes, and employee transfers
• Complete verification of employment requests
• Audit and process weekly timesheets through UKG Workforce Management system
• Process termination PTO payouts, weekly layoff checks and missed hours as manual checks
• Ensure employees working prevailing wage projects are paid with correct rates and fringe benefits
• Research and resolve employee payroll issues, concerns, and errors
• Complete various reconciliation processes of garnishments, taxes, and labor reports
• Assist with other projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager

Requirements

• Requires a minimum 3 - 8 years' experience with full-cycle multi-state payroll (weekly)
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, or combination education and work experience preferred
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and payroll tax rules and regulations in the US
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Adobe or Bluebeam applications
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work well in a team environment to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate ability to hold information confidential with use of appropriate judgment when handling sensitive data
• Familiarity with job costing, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wages helpful but not required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing environment where change is the norm; strong multi-tasking and organization skills
• Experience with in-house multi-state payroll processing and understanding of payroll tax and labor laws
• Energetic and positive attitude within a strong team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy a must
• Familiarity with the following is a plus: MS Office, CMiC, UKG Core HR, UKG Workforce Management, and Risk Cast.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K Plan