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About the role

Payroll Processing & Administration (ADP)

• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls in ADP, ensuring accurate calculation of earnings, taxes, deductions, and garnishments.
• Review and validate payroll inputs originating from Workday (HRIS), including new hires, job changes, compensation updates, and terminations.
• Reconcile payroll data between Workday and ADP to ensure data integrity and alignment across systems.
• Perform payroll audits, balancing (gross-to-net), and variance analysis prior to payroll submission.
• Process adjustments, retroactive pay, and final pay calculations in compliance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Provide responsive, professional support for employee and manager payroll inquiries.

Certified Payroll Reporting (Davis-Bacon Act)

• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports (e.g., WH-347) for projects subject to Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements.
• Collect and validate required data, including:

  Labor classifications

  Prevailing wage rates and fringe allocations

  Hours worked by project and location

• Ensure all reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with contract and regulatory deadlines.
• Partner with Project Managers, Finance, and HR to ensure correct labor coding and project setup.
• Maintain documentation and support internal and external audits related to certified payroll compliance.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll data impacting certified payroll reporting (note: this role does not process the payroll itself for certified projects).

Union Payroll Support (Administrative & Backup)

• Serve as backup support to the primary union payroll processor.
• Assist with union reporting and administrative tasks, including:

  Union dues reconciliation

  Benefit and pension contribution reporting

  Remittance preparation and review

• Support validation of union-related payroll data and escalate discrepancies as needed.
• Stay informed of union contract changes and assist in ensuring updates are reflected in payroll processes and reporting.

Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails for compliance and internal controls.
• Support payroll-related audits, including certified payroll and union reporting reviews.

Required Qualifications

• CPP Certified
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience processing multi-jurisdiction payroll
• Experience using ADP payroll systems
• Knowledge of certified payroll reporting, specifically Davis-Bacon Act requirements.
• Basic understanding of union payroll structures and reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliation, lookups).

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym re-imbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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