Payroll Coordinator

THE JESS HOWARD ELECTRIC COMPANY IS A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS THAT HAS BEEN DOING ALL PHASES OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING WORK SINCE 1945.
We have established lasting relationships with many residential, commercial, and industrial utility customers. We are a unique electrical contractor due to the fact that we perform so many different types of electrical work. We perform residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work, including sports lighting, airport lighting, traffic signal, underground systems, pole-line, and utility work. With over 120 employees and 300 pieces of equipment, there is no job too small or too large for Jess Howard Electric Company.

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who is detail-oriented, experienced in skilled trades environments, and comfortable coordinating payroll activities across multiple departments. Due to the nature of the work, strict confidentiality and discretion are required.

Position Overview:
The Construction Payroll Coordinator is responsible for administering and coordinating payroll processes in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements. This position reviews payroll records for accuracy, resolves discrepancies, and serves as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related matters impacting other departments, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of payroll experience required
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience supporting skilled trades or construction environments is required
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification a plus
• Experience with Sage 300 is a plus

Responsibilities Include:

• Process weekly payroll, including issuing paychecks and earnings/deduction statements
• Calculate wages and deductions, including garnishments, taxes, benefit premiums, and retirement loan repayments
• Review timesheets, work logs, wage calculations, and prevailing wage documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain and track employee leave balances (vacation, personal, and sick time) and generate related reports as needed
• Analyze payroll reports and records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity
• Handle sensitive employee and payroll information with discretion and confidentiality
• Coordinate payroll-related communication with internal departments and external partners as needed

WORK ARRANGEMENT
In Office

SALARY RANGE
starting at $30/+hr, then negotiable based on experience

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Company-sponsored events

We conduct background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process and follow all EEOC and FCRA regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.