<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>Our client, a well-established heating and cooling company, is seeking a Certified Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for public works and prevailing wage projects. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and full compliance with federal, state, and local certified payroll requirements. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential for the right candidate.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly certified payroll for field and union/non-union employees</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with prevailing wage and public works requirements (DOL, NYS, etc.)</li><li>Ensure accurate wage rates, classifications, fringes, and deductions</li><li>Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation for audits</li><li>Coordinate with project managers and HR to verify job codes, hours, and labor classifications</li><li>Respond to payroll and compliance inquiries from internal teams and agencies</li><li>Assist with general payroll and administrative duties as needed</li></ul>
<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client in Albany, NY is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator on a temp-to-hire basis. This role will initially focus on payroll processing and will expand into broader HR responsibilities over time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a growing HR/payroll environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Payroll Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Enter and maintain employee time records for approximately 100 non-union employees</li><li>Input time data into VPoint</li><li>Convert and import payroll data into ConnectPay</li><li>Partner with the payroll provider, who handles backend payroll processing</li><li>Ensure payroll accuracy and timely submission</li><li>Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll-related inquiries</li></ul><p><strong>HR Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support HR policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations</li><li>Assist with HR compliance initiatives</li><li>Support benefits administration, including insurance and 401(k) plans</li><li>Maintain employee records and HR documentation</li><li>Provide general HR administrative support as needed</li></ul>