Construction Payroll Coordinator

Job Description

THE JESS HOWARD ELECTRIC COMPANY IS A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS THAT HAS BEEN DOING ALL PHASES OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING WORK SINCE 1945.

We have established lasting relationships with many residential, commercial, and industrial utility customers. We are a unique electrical contractor due to the fact that we perform so many different types of electrical work. We perform residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work, including sports lighting, airport lighting, traffic signals, underground systems, pole-line, and utility work. With over 120 employees and 300 pieces of equipment, there is no job too small or too large for Jess Howard Electric Company.

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who is detail-oriented, experienced in skilled trades environments, and comfortable coordinating payroll activities across multiple departments. Due to the nature of the work, strict confidentiality and discretion are required.

Position Overview:

The Construction Payroll Coordinator is responsible for administering and coordinating payroll processes in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements. This position reviews payroll records for accuracy, resolves discrepancies, and serves as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related matters impacting other departments, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Skills and Qualifications:

3–5 years of payroll experience required

Associate’s degree in a related field preferred

Experience supporting skilled trades or construction environments is required

Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification a plus

Experience with Sage 300 is a plus

Responsibilities Include:

Process weekly payroll, including issuing paychecks and earnings/deduction statements

Calculate wages and deductions, including garnishments, taxes, benefit premiums, and retirement loan repayments

Review timesheets, work logs, wage calculations, and prevailing wage documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies

Maintain and track employee leave balances (vacation, personal, and sick time) and generate related reports as needed

Analyze payroll reports and records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity

Handle sensitive employee and payroll information with discretion and confidentiality

Coordinate payroll-related communication with internal departments and external partners as needed

WORK ARRANGEMENT

In Office

SALARY RANGE

starting at $30/+hr, then negotiable based on experience

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Company-sponsored events

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