Payroll Administrator

Clark Construction Group is looking for an enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual who will partner with our Payroll and HR team to deliver high quality service to our operations and business units. Candidates should have 2-4 years payroll experience and are seeking a challenge and growth opportunity.

The Payroll Administrator is part of the Craft Payroll team, reporting to the Craft Payroll Supervisor. The Craft Payroll team is responsible for processing a weekly payroll for 2000+ craft employees. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with superior customer service qualities.

Location

• This role is primarily based in our McLean, VA HQ office with occasional officing in Bethesda, MD (the training will be in Bethesda).
• This role requires being in the office Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Weekly Full-Cycle Payroll processing

• Processing timecards

• Updating payroll records including earnings, deductions, and tax records

• Creating and generating reports for key stakeholders

• Process and maintain garnishment information

• Process and distribute off cycle checks for terminations, bonuses, etc.

• Complete various state unemployment audit and employee verification forms

• Complete monthly Union contributions for a set of Unions

• Maintaining and applying union contracts

• Provide backup for other payroll team members

• Assist in department initiatives and system enhancements

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years payroll experience

• Multi-state payroll experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• High degree of accuracy with a well-developed attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion

• Professional and personable communication skills with all levels of the organization

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while also working in a team oriented, collaborative environment

• Dedicated to high quality customer service delivery and integrity

• Ability to multi-task while handling interruptions and changing priorities in a high-volume work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Union and Davis Bacon experience

• Knowledge of Spanish

• Experience in SAP payroll and/or Workday payroll

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the hourly rate is $25 - $42 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.