PAR West, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is an industry leader in all aspects of outside infrastructure, electrical, gas, and telecom construction. Our reputation as solution providers has been consistently applied across all our service offerings. Our innovative and forward-thinking teams bring decades of experience to every project. We offer a full range of construction services and solutions for substations, overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, maintenance, startup, associated communications, energized services, emergency storm restoration and assessment, and engineer, procure and construct (EPC) services.
The Payroll Specialist I works with Human Resources department to ensure employees get paid, and the company makes the appropriate deductions when processing payroll. The Payroll Specialist I will ensure accurate employee data, and be responsible for balancing the payroll budget, and documenting all transactions related to an employee's wages, commission, bonuses, and hourly pay.
Process company payroll, and manage employee pay Ensure accurate employee data related to new hires, promotions, transfers, termination and benefit administration and payroll deductions Act as point of contact for employees regarding payroll and benefit administration Calculate and send out paychecks for employees with different employment classifications Maintain database and record employee earnings and make updates as needed Produce payroll reports for management Onboard new employees (pay aspects) and collect wage data Confirm approval for employee overtime or paid time off Communicate with employees about any discrepancies in pay Utilize payroll software to pay full-time employees, bargaining unit employees, contractors and other workers Make suggestions about payroll administration techniques Communicate with Accounting department if there are issues with processing payments or notice discrepancies in wage information and department budgets Compute and process off-cycle checks for terminations or missed hours QA/QC payroll time submissions, and batch process including charge codes, hours worked, verification of proper reviews, control totals, scanning analytics, exception monitoring and account reconciliation Make adjustments to databases, and use employee tax forms and deduction preference to determine the amount of money they accrue Prepare direct deposit details or create paper paychecks Handles employee issues with paychecks Document any refunds, advances or lost checks Troubleshoot where necessary and determine fair solutions to paycheck discrepancies Process garnishment calculations and ensure state compliance Review and prepare monthly union reports for submission and ensure monthly payments to unions are timely. All other duties as assigned Knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits distribution Knowledge of different types of payroll software Excellent mathematical and calculation skills Previous administrative and clerical experience in Accounting, and/or Human Resources is a plus Understanding of union contracts, rate schedules and benefits is a plus Knowledge of federal and state regulations Knowledge of basic employment laws/ordinances relative to hiring Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Ability to adapt to changing priorities Ability to maintain employee confidentiality Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills Proactive, with the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks while maintaining focus on deadlines Outstanding organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail Good research and analysis skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Accident Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike) Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance) Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching Short & Long Term Disability Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Holidays and Vacation All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
