Livewire

Payroll Administrator

Calumet Park, Illinois

Sponsorship not specified$69k-$85kDetected 19 days ago

C++ComplianceAccountingExcelMicrosoft Office

About the role

This role is central to accurate labor cost tracking, regulatory compliance, and on-time project delivery, and offers cross-functional training and professional growth.
This position reports directly to the Controller.

The Certified Payroll Administrator owns the end-to-end payroll process for LiveWire's union and non-union employees across all active projects.
Owns the full-cycle weekly payroll process for union and non-union employees, entering all data accurately and on time
Maintains accurate payroll records for all employees, union and non-union
Processes wage garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies

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
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

He / She combines technical knowledge of payroll tax and prevailing-wage compliance with the organization and discretion required to handle sensitive employee and financial information in a fast-paced environment.
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

Base salary: $69,000-$85,000 per year, commensurate with experience
401(k) with employer match
Annual education and training stipend
Employee Service Recognition Program
The Certified Payroll Administrator owns the end-to-end payroll process for LiveWire's union and non-union employees across all active projects. This position reports directly to the Controller.
Core Duties and Responsibilities

Certified Payroll Administrator
The LiveWire Certified Payroll Administrator owns the full-cycle payroll process for LiveWire's union and non-union workforce, with primary responsibility for certified payroll and prevailing-wage compliance across the company's construction projects.
He / She ensures that payroll is processed accurately and on time in accordance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, collective bargaining agreements, and all federal and state tax requirements.

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