Payroll Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Ferguson Trenching Co., Inc. and FTC Aggregate Supply, LLC (FTC) are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for both companies.

Ferguson Trenching Co., Inc is a family-owned underground utility and site work contractor with over 58 years of successful experience. FTC Aggregate Supply, LLC is a short-haul trucking company that transports a large variety of stone, sand, gravel, and asphalt products throughout the state of Maryland. FTC maintains a year-round workforce with 225+ employees.

FTC is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our team at our Odenton, MD location. This position will lead and manage all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for our employees. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for maintaining payroll records, preparing payroll reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.

This role requires a strong attention to detail, a deep understanding of payroll regulations, and excellent organizational skills. You will be the key point of contact for payroll inquiries, collaborate with multiple departments, and ensure compliance with tax laws and company policies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Payroll:

• Responsible for full cycle inhouse payroll processing for approximately 225 employees, including processing of payroll taxes and garnishments
• Manage all aspects of certified payroll processing
• Gather and validate payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions and salary changes.
• Manage the collection of weekly hours for over 225 employees with varying methods of time collection.
• Maintain a variety of excel schedules and account analysis related to gross payroll dollars paid.
• Track and maintain employee deduction schedules related to such items as insurances, advances, garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Verify and update employee records in the payroll system.
• Analyze and maintain annual paid time-off schedule.
• Oversee and manage employee benefits programs related to payroll deductions.
• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.
• Generate payroll reports, including tax filings, benefits deductions and other required reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.
• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws, employment laws, and other relevant regulations.

Benefits Administration:

• Oversee and administer employee benefit programs, such as health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness programs
• Point of contact for benefits vendor
• Process 401(k) enrollments, changes, terminations; send out 401(k) distributions and loan paperwork requests to the vendor.
• Input employee benefit deductions as appropriate.
• Assist in the Open Enrollment process of our benefit plans for all employees, including preparation of enrollment packets to employees, collecting forms and processing data.
• Provide employees with information of current plan options.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, such as HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA
• Assist employees with claims and verify insurance billing
• Maintain employee benefit files and update employee payroll records

Human Resources:

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in pay and benefits.
• Coordinates and conducts new hire process for managing staff including orientation and new hire paperwork
• Collects new hire paperwork, filing and tracking hiring
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation, and maintains I-9 files
• Manage and maintain accurate and timely records of employee data
• Handles employment-related inquiries from employees and escalate as needed
• Ability to answer employee questions and or concerns regarding Human Resource policy, procedures, or employee handbook interpretations
• Assists with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, and human resource administration.
• Previous experience with certified payroll preferred.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required.
• Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug testing and background check.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and general knowledge of other computer applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

This is a full-time in-office salaried position being offered. FTC offers an excellent benefits package to include health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan, life insurance, weekly pay, and more.

Salary range: $60,000-$80,000 per year – based on experience.

FTC is a Drug-Free Workplace – all applicants will be required to submit to drug screening prior to being hired and will be subject to random drug screens.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.FergusonTrenching.com

www.FTCAgg.com

Company DescriptionFerguson Trenching Company, founded in 1966, is a family-owned and operated specialty contractor based in Odenton, Maryland. We perform all facets of underground utility and site work construction for private developers, counties, municipalities and state and federal government agencies throughout the State of Maryland. We take pride in the quality and safety of our work, and our employees.Company DescriptionFerguson Trenching Company, founded in 1966, is a family-owned and operated specialty contractor based in Odenton, Maryland. We perform all facets of underground utility and site work construction for private developers, counties, municipalities and state and federal government agencies throughout the State of Maryland. We take pride in the quality and safety of our work, and our employees.

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