Payroll Administrator

• Owns the full-cycle weekly payroll process for union and non-union employees, entering all data accurately and on time
• Processes all direct deposits and paper checks
• Maintains accurate payroll records for all employees, union and non-union
• Calculates, disburses, and remits payroll taxes and withholdings, including weekly payroll tax payments
• Monitors and pays 401(k) and health insurance accruals
• Processes wage garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies
• Maintains vacation, sick, and personal time records
• Prepares monthly new-hire reports
• Prepares and submits project payroll compliance (certified payroll) reports and apprentice certificates for prevailing-wage and publicly funded work
• Prepares and remits monthly union benefit reports, calculating all payments accurately
• Applies prevailing-wage rates, fringe benefits, and shift differentials in accordance with applicable wage determinations and collective bargaining agreements
• Completes end-of-year tax reporting, including W-2/W-3 and 1099/1096
• Prepares for and supports worker’s compensation and union audits
• Maintains the confidentiality of all payroll and employee information

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar accounting role for a construction firm
• Experience with union payroll, union setup in accounting software, and monthly union reporting and payments
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, payroll tax, and government compliance
• Experience with construction accounting/payroll software such as Foundation or similar software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong organizational, time-management, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet weekly deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Physical ability to: perform prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
• Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing-wage compliance (Davis-Bacon / Illinois Prevailing Wage Act) required

LiveWire Construction, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.