Payroll Specialist

Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
Summary
Your role as a Payroll Specialist will both utilize and expand your talents. In addition to your daily responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to create lasting relationships with our diverse team and directly contribute to our path to becoming the most sought after, respected, and successful engineering firm in the country.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in payroll and timesheet audit and analysis activities regularly
• Process salary changes, compensations, garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and vacations payouts for employees
• Report to department supervisor regarding daily activities and issues
• Respond to payroll queries from employees or managers in a timely manner
• Prepare payroll reports for other departments in the organization
• Maintain employee payroll records and timesheet data
• Process stop payments, voids, off-cycle checks, or payrolls as needed
• Process new hire and terminations timely
• Assist with various payroll projects or audits as needed to maintain compliance

Required Qualifications:

• 1-5 years processing payroll of at least 500 employees
• Multi-State Processing
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, including calculation of payroll tax and overtime regulations
• Solid understanding of payroll vendor systems; Paylocity a plus
• Proficient in MS Office – Advanced Excel user a must
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent; BSc/BA in business, accounting, or relevant field is a plus

MissionWe are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.
EEOC StatementUES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!
Who We Are:   UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.   Growing in ExcellenceAs the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their care