Senior Payroll Specialist

Location:

• 265 High Street, Fl 6, Morgantown, WV This is primarily an in-office role, but hybrid flexibility is possible after training and demonstrated proficiency.

Overview:

At Metro Elevator, payroll is more than just numbers - it's about accuracy, accountability, and caring for our people. We're seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist who takes pride in delivering precise, on-time payrolls and providing dependable support to employees and local office administrators.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and ensuring compliance across multiple states and divisions. You'll manage end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration while serving as a trusted resource for our teams.

The Senior Payroll Specialist is a steady, dependable professional who understands that getting payroll right means everything to the people we serve.

Employment Status/Expectations:

• Full Time

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Payroll Processing

• Accurately process semi-monthly payrolls for non-union Metro Elevator employees using the iSolved payroll system.
• Manage weekly union payrolls for assigned divisions until local administrators are trained and fully onboarded.
• Review weekly union payrolls for existing offices and serve as a back-up processor when local admins are unavailable.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in iSolved and the ERP system for all Metro Elevator entities.
• Partner with local office administrators to ensure accuracy in adjustments, pay increases, vacation payouts, and benefit deductions.
• Process employment changes (new hires, terminations, promotions, pay rate updates, transfers) in a timely and accurate manner.

Compliance & Reporting

• Record payroll journal entries into the ERP system.
• Receive and resolve payroll-related notices, including garnishments, tax penalties, and unemployment filings.
• Establish and maintain new state withholding and unemployment tax accounts as new entities are added.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and union payroll regulations.
• Retrieve, review, and file company-wide payroll reports for each payroll cycle.

Benefits & 401k Administration

• Manage non-union employee 401k enrollment and updates in iSolved payroll system, including new deferrals and contribution processing.
• Process 401k contributions for non-union employees and oversee union 401k remittances for new offices.
• Coordinate with 401k providers to add new employers to the controlled group and set up banking details as needed.
• Load employees into Employee Navigator for health insurance enrollment and process contributions and deductions through iSolved payroll system.
• Administer union benefits and vacation accruals until office managers assume responsibility.

Onboarding & Training

• Provide guidance and support to local office administrators on payroll procedures, union benefit administration, and timekeeping processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees and managers, offering clear and professional communication.
• Assist with onboarding new admins or divisions as needed, ensuring consistent payroll practices across the company.

Qualifications / What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience managing payroll, ideally in a multi-state and/or unionized environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance, garnishments, benefits, and 401k administration.
• High proficiency with payroll systems (iSolved preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy-takes pride in "getting it right" every time.
• Strong communication skills; able to clearly explain payroll matters to both employees and leadership.
• Comfortable working independently as a one-person payroll department while collaborating across divisions.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k plan with employer matching contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Metro Elevator is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at - Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
• Metro Elevator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally-protected status.

Why Join Metro Elevator

At Metro Elevator, payroll isn't just about paychecks - it's about supporting the people who keep our company moving.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Deliver accurate, timely payrolls for employees across multiple divisions.
• Build trust through attention to detail and consistent communication.
• Support local teams while upholding compliance and accuracy.
• Make a meaningful impact by ensuring every paycheck reflects our values of fairness and integrity.

Company History:

Founded in 1987, Metro Elevator has been exclusively dedicated to maintaining, repairing, modernizing and installing elevator systems for over 35 years. Metro Elevator maintains commercial facilities in over 40 states nationwide serving every major industry, including automotive, hospitality, healthcare, finance, government, education, energy and tech.

Metro Elevator is one of the top elevator companies in the United States and has been independently and employee-owned for our entire 37-year history. Each of our Metro Elevator Divisions is locally owned and operated, ensuring the highest level of responsiveness and care for your elevator project.