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Knife River - PressTress, Inc. lists this PAYROLL MANAGER opportunity in harborton, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
Provide overall management and direct the day‑to‑day operations of the company's payroll department, including: Balancing competing demands for department resources
Interviewing and hiring new team members
Providing guidance and feedback to facilitate professional development
Annual employee evaluation process
Compensation decisions
Employee relation issues
Review pre‑payroll for accuracy of time entry for personnel, wages, fringes and compliance with applicable state/federal laws and collective bargaining agreements
Provide weekly/monthly certified payroll reports to appropriate internal departments, appropriate subcontractors and governmental agencies, and answer questions as needed
Manage pay rate tables for public and private work, including BOLI, Davis Bacon and union pay templates
Completion of monthly union trust reporting including accurately reporting hours, wages fringes, vacation payouts, and overseeing annual audit requests
Ensure compliance with applicable wage/hour laws and collective bargaining agreements
Continuously refine the payroll service delivery model with input and agreement from our business unit customers
Answer employee questions regarding payroll and research/resolve problems or concerns regarding the payroll function
Build and maintain good customer relationships with business units
Ensure adequate design, testing and documentation requirements are met for Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance. Review and approve control documentation submitted with each payroll processed. Act as primary liaison with business unit management for resolving payroll‑related accounting issues ensuring the accurate recording of required financial statement balances.
Research changes in the payroll profession and develop/refine procedures that will continually improve the operational efficiency and meet service levels of the payroll organization
Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices and legal compliance, excellence in customer service, individual integrity, teamwork and employee innovation and accountability
Exercise responsibility for compliance with federal and state payroll tax laws and regulations
Communicate changes in payroll standards, laws and guidelines to department members and management including assisting in the development of manuals and other training materials
Continuously assess risk factors related to confidentiality of employee information
Interact with accounting auditors and respond to auditor requests
Responsible for the operation of the JD Edwards computer system payroll module and coordination of related functions with KRC payroll shared services staff
Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years payroll experience managing a weekly, high‑volume payroll
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally. This position will interact with all levels of the organization along with external customers and agencies.
High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent math and problem‑solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and electronic payroll systems
Must have high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidential information
Be able to manage people and maintain constructive relationships with others
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
Certified Payroll Experience Highly Preferred
Experience with a multi‑union payroll in the construction industry
Experience with JD Edwards, Kronos and Heavy Job software
Minimum of two years managing complex and competing priorities for multiple customers
Key Skills and Competencies
Thorough knowledge of multi‑state payroll, compensation and labor laws.
Ability to proactively identify and creatively address issues/solve problems is critical
Proficient use of personal computers and strong knowledge of system applications, particularly in the payroll/human resources area
Excellent human relations skills in dealing with associates, employees, other department heads, external/internal auditors, and representatives of governmental offices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with business associates outside the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality of the employee payroll file information
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with Company Match
Profit Sharing
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Years of Service Recognition
This position is in office and full-time at our Tangent, Oregon location.
Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background check.
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application, please contact your state employment agency or call 541‑693‑5960 to speak with a human resources representative.
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