Payroll Manager Jobs

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA / Winston-Salem, NC / Charlotte, NC

Reports to: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EMCOR Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with estimated 2021 revenues of $9.9B. EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. EMCOR is a leader in 9 major market sectors, and is comprised of approximately 90 operating companies, 180 locations, and ~33,000 skilled employees in the U.S. and UK. For more information about EMCOR, please visit www.emcorgroup.com.

ECS is a nationwide group of approximately 40+ operating companies and over 18,000 employees. Our operating companies are mechanical and commercial electrical contractors with expertise that includes virtually all U.S. commercial, healthcare, institutional, education, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, and water and wastewater markets. We also have several operating companies that focus on commercial fire protection. They provide integrated life safety solutions, including fire detection and suppression systems, and the most advanced security technology available today.

SUMMARY

The Payroll Manager’s primary responsibility is overseeing the payroll functions of the ECS Vista Shared Services payroll center, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with local, state and federal requirements. The position will be responsible for the weekly processing of union and non-union employee payrolls, submitting tax payments and other required reporting. Looking for payroll professional with strong leadership skills and professional payroll expertise that can help us establish and grow our Shared Services payroll center operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Calculate weekly state and federal tax deposit requirements. Deposit funds per requirements as authorized by the Operating Companies
• Prepare and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Maintain and insure backup for all appropriate tax files
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Maintain utmost confidentiality of company information
• Establish and build positive working relationships with local Operating Companies payroll / HR departments and Finance leadership teams
• Print reports and reconcile weekly deposits
• Maintain records for employee leave administration
• Perform payroll backup for Vista OpCo’s when business continuity requires
• Research, resolve and communicate with governmental agencies regarding tax letters and issues
• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Including accurate and timely completion of internal and external payroll reporting requirements
• Update and maintain employee deductions, liabilities and earnings setup and changes
• Complete, file and pay quarterly 941, 940, State Unemployment Insurance, Sales Tax and State returns. File DE-6 magnetic media as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 10 years working in a payroll capacity, preferably with other mechanical or electrical construction or union contractors.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry, operations management, and safety practices a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree or currently pursuing preferred.
• CPP Certification preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

PREFERRED SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Time management skills – ability to meet frequent deadlines
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic, analytical, and multi-tasking skills
• Business writing and reporting skills
• Attention to detail

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Working knowledge of payroll, project and financial software.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista is preferred, but not required

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must have the ability to make sound decisions and produce accurate and timely results in mind.
• Must prioritize and organize work in a fast paced multi-task environment.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management.
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
• Must monitor and analyze data and solve problems on a tactical and strategic level.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

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 sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. Periodically required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) or by airplane. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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 employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled