Why GCC?
With over a century of industry experience, GCC paves the way for the future. But what sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to our employees. When you join GCC, you're not just another staff member; you become part of our family and an owner of the company. That's right – GCC is fully employee-owned, giving you a personal stake in our success.
At GCC, we believe in fostering a vibrant company culture. We go beyond offering competitive salaries and amazing benefits – we create an environment where camaraderie and growth flourish. From festive birthday celebrations and lively bocce tournaments to memorable holiday parties, crab feeds, company outings, and sporting events, we prioritize building a family-like atmosphere.
But our care extends beyond our own workforce. We are deeply invested in our community, supporting local education, children's charities, food banks, and other nonprofits that directly benefit families. When you choose to build your career at GCC, you're joining a company that genuinely cares – about its employees and the communities we serve.
So whether you're starting your professional journey or seeking a place to grow and thrive, make the wise choice and choose GCC. Experience the difference of being part of a company that values its people and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.
JOB SUMMARY
- The Payroll Administrator is a senior-level position within the Payroll Department, helping lead the execution of the weekly union payroll and taking on expanded responsibilities that go beyond the standard payroll functions. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and providing guidance and support to the payroll team. This position requires a deep understanding of payroll systems and regulations, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency. The position requires strong interpersonal skills in leadership and supervising processes. This team leader will continue to foster a collaborative, communicative, and positive work environment, enabling the team to reach its goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist the Payroll Manager with strategic initiatives and process improvements, providing backup for critical payroll functions as needed.
- Lead the weekly payroll process, including reviewing and transferring timecards, processing certified payrolls, and managing payroll edits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Run and review timecard/change reports, ensuring accuracy before upload into the payroll system.
- Enter and update employee information in the payroll system, including handling union-related tasks, such as processing annual fringe and wage rate adjustments. Adjust codes/rates and manage exceptions as necessary.
- Oversee the review of weekly job cost reports.
- Identify, resolve, and respond to payroll discrepancies, complex inquiries, and labor compliance issues.
- Process and manage weekly electronic payments.
- Administer disability and FMLA forms, handle EDD audits/inquiries, and manage wage insurance verifications.
- Serve as vacation backup during union report processing.
- Collaborate with Foremen to resolve discrepancies related to payroll data, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
EQUIPMENT USE
- Telephone – Frequently
- Copier – Frequently
- Computer – Heavily
SOFTWARE/PROGRAM USE
- Excel, Word, Outlook, Spectrum Construction Software HCSS Software (Heavy Job and E360), LCPTracker, DIR eCPR, Elation, eComply
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS
- The position requires strong interpersonal skills in leadership and supervising processes. This team leader will continue to foster a collaborative, communicative, and positive work environment, enabling the team to reach its goals.
- High school diploma required; relevant business and/or accounting classes preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience required, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role. Construction Payroll experience preferred.
- Extensive experience with in-house payroll processing is essential.
- Strong background in union payroll is highly beneficial.
- Experience with an integrated payroll/accounting system.
- Experience with Labor Compliance monitoring companies.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in all MS Office tools including Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
- Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership abilities, with a focus on mentoring and developing junior payroll staff.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment background screening investigation results that are acceptable to GCC at GCC’s sole discretion.
- Drug/alcohol test (negative test results).
- Background/security clearance, including credit history check.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (if applicable).
MENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply elementary mathematical operations to tasks. Ability to identify problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
GCC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
