Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Manchester, CT

Type: 6-Month Contract

Pay: $25 to $30 an Hour

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Description

We are seeking a highly reliable and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our close-knit, family-owned electrical contracting business on a 6-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing full-cycle payroll independently, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for our field and office staff. Experience with Sage 100 Contractor is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process weekly payroll for both union and non-union employees, including timecard collection, data entry, and final submission.
• Ensure payroll is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations; prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports as needed.
• Administer employee deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee files, and audit trails.
• Handle union dues, fringe benefits, and certified payroll reporting (if applicable).
• Utilize Sage 100 Contractor for payroll processing and reporting; troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows.
• Serve as the point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a construction or trades environment.
• Proficiency in full-cycle payroll with minimal supervision or training required.
• Experience with Sage 100 Contractor is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, small business environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union payroll is a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires working on-site Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm in a supportive, family-owned business environment.