Payroll Clerk

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Clerk on the East Side of Cincinnati, Ohio. This role primarily revolves around the construction industry, with a specific focus on payroll and safety administration tasks. The chosen candidate will be based on-site and will be expected to handle a variety of responsibilities, ranging from managing union payroll to overseeing safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the setup of new employee details on the company payroll system.

• Manage union payroll and associated reports effectively.

• Oversee the administration of taxes and payroll tax returns.

• Manage workers' compensation procedures and associated paperwork.

• Track safety certifications for each employee and maintain updated records.

• Schedule and manage drug screening for new hires.

• Update safety manuals as required.

• Assist with data entry for bid documents and subcontractor bids.

• Proofread and set up contracts for final approval.

• Oversee the handling of Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests and tracking.

• Handle vehicle registration and insurance tracking activities.

• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Deltek ComputerEase for various administrative tasks.

• Maintain and update employee qualifications as needed

• Demonstrated understanding of payroll processes, particularly within a union context
• Proficiency in managing payroll tax returns
• Exposure to the construction industry would be an asset
• Experience conducting safety audits within a construction environment
• Familiarity with payroll garnishments
• Proficient in using Deltek ComputerEase for payroll management
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting
• Capable of performing data entry tasks with high accuracy
• Experience dealing with subcontractor bids
• Administrative assistance skills including organization, communication, and multitasking.

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