Expected hourly rate for this job is $25.00 - $30.00 depending on experience

Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our office in Los Angeles, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•          Pay employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks.

•          Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests from employees or supervisors.

•          Issue interim off-cycle checks for layoffs and missed time entry timely.

•          Understanding of payroll transactions in JD Edwards, in-house payroll processing.

•         Interact with Payroll, Corporate Accounting and multiple contacts with Division Finance personnel.

•         Meet weekly payroll deadlines.

•         Produce or assist with filing Certified Payroll Reports (CPR's).

•          Understanding of Payroll Tax

•          Written and oral communication via email to employees and managers.

•          Handle challenging situations - time requirements

             Understanding of basic Union Regulations" (eg overtime, shift differential, annual rate increases per CBA, union penalties)

REQUIREMENTS:

•          Experience in the construction industry payroll processing.

•          Must be organized and detail oriented.

•          Proficient in Microsoft Excel

•          3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.

•          Experience with union payrolls .

•          5 years of in-house payroll processing

•          Experience with JDE – Preferred

•          Adaptable and experienced in meeting challenging deadlines.

•          Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•          Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.

•          Positive and professional approach in day-to-day interactions with co ­ workers and field employees .

•          Ability to multi - task and remain positive and professional.