Payroll Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description SUMMARY Good pay! Good benefits! Good people! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we're growing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall management and direct the day-to-day operations of the company's Payroll department, including: Balancing competing demands for department resources Interviewing and hiring new team members Providing guidance and feedback to facilitate professional development Annual employee evaluation process Compensation decisions Employee relation issues Review pre-payroll for accuracy of time entry for personnel, wages, fringes and compliance with applicable state/federal laws and collective bargaining agreements Provide weekly/monthly certified payroll reports to appropriate internal departments, appropriate subcontractors and governmental agencies, and answer questions as needed Manage pay rate tables for public and private work, including BOLI, Davis Bacon and union pay templates Completion of monthly union trust reporting including accurately reporting hours, wages fringes, vacation payouts, and overseeing annual audit requests Ensure compliance with applicable wage/hour laws and collective bargaining agreements Continuously refine the payroll service delivery model with input and agreement from our business unit customers Answer employee questions of their payroll and research/resolve problems or concerns regarding the payroll function Build and maintain good customer relationships with business units Ensure adequate design, testing and documentation requirements are met for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Review and approve control documentation submitted with each payroll processed. Act as primary liaison with business unit management for resolving payroll-related accounting issues ensuring the accurate recording of required financial statement balances. Research changes in the payroll profession and develop/refine procedures that will continually improve the operational efficiency and meet service levels of the Payroll Organization Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices and legal compliance, excellence in customer service, individual integrity, teamwork and employee innovation and accountability Exercise responsibility for compliance with Federal and State payroll tax laws and regulations Communicate changes in payroll standards, laws and guidelines to department members and management including assisting in the development of manuals and other training materials Continuously assess risk factors related to confidentiality of employee information Interact with accounting auditors and respond to auditor requests Responsible for the operation of the JD Edwards computer system payroll module and coordination of related functions with KRC payroll shared services staff Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent 5 years payroll experience managing a weekly, high-volume payroll Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally. This position will interact with all levels of the organization along with external customers and agencies. High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment Excellent math and problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and electronic payroll systems Must have high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidential information Be able to manage people and maintain constructive relationships with others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field Experience with a multi-union payroll in the construction industry Experience with JD Edwards, Kronos and Heavy Job software Minimum of two years managing complex and competing priorities for multiple customers

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Thorough knowledge of multi-state payroll, compensation and labor laws. Ability to proactively identify and creatively address issues/solve problems is critical Proficient use of personal computers and strong knowledge of system applications, particularly in the payroll/human resources area Excellent human relations skills in dealing with associates, employees, other department heads, external/internal auditors, and representatives of governmental offices Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with business associates outside the organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality of the employee payroll file information

LOCATION

This position is in office and full-time at our Tangent, Oregon location.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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