ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Corporate Payroll Team is growing and we are hiring three additional members to join our team. We are seeking Payroll Assistant I or II to join our corporate accounting team. They should have advanced payroll skills. Experience with multi-state and complex payroll processing is desired. Accurately compute and record earnings owed to designated employees and perform relevant data entry.
After our 90-day probationary period, you will be eligible for a hybrid schedule with 2 days of work from home and 3 days in the office per week. Learn more about our team via our People and Culture page and check out our high value benefits package on our career website!
Company OverviewWith roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group and our subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We are contributing to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.
Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission/distribution/substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy. We are consistently recognized as one of the top five specialty electrical construction firms by Engineering News Record.
Essential Functions
- Review and enter timecards
- Process unemployment claims
- Prepare interim checks
- Calculate, edit, and print payroll checks or facilitate electronic fund transfer
- Prepare union reports and certified payrolls
- Record and administer bonus payments
- Review reports and correct errors in a timely manner while communicating with employees and management
- Calculate deductions such as income tax withholding, Social Security payments, insurance, and union dues
- Immediately record changes to relevant payroll records, including withholdings
- Prepare accurate summary reports per pay period, as well as on a quarterly and annual basis
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications and Compensation
Level I
- Salary commensurate with experience ($16.53-$25.00/hour) with weekly pay. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Upto 2 years of payroll operations experience
- Experience with multi-state payrolls, garnishments and/or construction environment experience helpful
- High school diploma or GED is required
Level II
- Salary commensurate with experience ($19.00-$28.60/hour) with weekly pay. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Minimum 3 years of payroll operations experience – Required
- Experience with multi-state payrolls, garnishments and/or construction environment experience – Beneficial
- High school diploma or GED is required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to learn and utilize payroll entry & tracking software
- Proficient with MS Office, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel (formulas & standardizing data)
- Detail-oriented with exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal capabilities
- Effective, tactful communication skills with the ability to help employees at all levels concerning their pay and deductions
- Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information
- Ability to maintain focus and practice agility in prioritizing daily workload
- Self-starter with a good attitude
WHAT WE OFFER
Benefits
- Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
- Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) – $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
- Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – $250 quarterly, $1,000 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.