Payroll AdministratorTri-City Group is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator for an immediate opening in Davenport, IA. The Payroll Administrator will accurately process weekly office and union payrolls while ensuring payroll and tax data are correctly administered and reported.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Independently process and review weekly payrolls and assist with union payrolls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory complianceMaintain and audit payroll data by collecting, validating, calculating, and entering employee hours, rates, fringe benefits, and deductions in accordance with union agreements and project requirementsAdminister payroll record updates, including exemptions, union deductions, job classifications, prevailing wage rates, benefit elections, and inter-union or job transfersPrepare, analyze, and reconcile detailed payroll reports, including earnings, taxes, deductions, fringe benefits, benefit contributions, leave balances, disability, and non-taxable wagesCalculate and verify payroll tax liabilities, including federal, state, and local income taxes, Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and benefit-related deductionsResearch, interpret, and apply current federal, state, and local labor laws, prevailing wage determinations, union contracts, and project-specific certified payroll requirementsInvestigate and resolve complex payroll and benefit discrepancies related to hours worked, wage rates, fringe allocations, tax withholdings, and benefit contributionsRespond to payroll inquiries from employees, project managers, and internal departments, providing clear and accurate guidanceSupport payroll compliance audits by preparing documentation and responding to government, union, or third-party requestsMaintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information while ensuring proper record retention and documentationEvaluate payroll processes and internal controls, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing policy, or system changesCollaborate with the payroll, HR, and benefits teams and contribute to special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiativesQualifications:High school diploma or GED required. Additional training in payroll is desiredMust be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelPrevious experience and proficiency with payroll is required.
Experience with union and certified payroll is desired.Candidates must possess a strong attention to detail, tact and consideration, be organized, have a strong focus on accuracy, and have the ability to meet deadlines.All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.