Position: Payroll Administrator (Certified Payroll Focus)
Division: Finance
Location: Thornton, CO
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt
Compensation: $26.00 – $30.00 / Hourly
The Opportunity
At Industrial Constructors/Managers (ICM), we do not just build structure, we build the backbone of industry. We are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Thornton, CO. This role is essential to ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for W2 and union employees, payroll reporting, record maintenance, and regulatory compliance support. Certified Payroll and LCP Tracker experience are preferred but not required.
Why Join ICM?
- Unmatched Capability: We self-perform seven key trades, including Ironwork, Millwright, Pipefitting & more.
- Stability & Growth: Award-winning safety and a 40+ year track record of "on time and on budget."
- Impact: Play a critical role supporting workforce payroll, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Process and support payroll activities for W2 and union employees.
- Maintain payroll records and documentation for audits and compliance.
- Administer employee garnishments and ensure timely, accurate withholding and remittance.
- Complete employment and wage verifications (VOEs).
- Support regulatory reporting, tax filings, prevailing wage reporting, and project-specific requirements.
- Assist with certified payroll reporting and submissions when applicable.
- Utilize LCP Tracker and other public works reporting systems as needed.
- Complete OCIP and other required project reporting.
- Serve as a resource for employees, auditors, and project teams regarding payroll matters.
What You’ll Bring
- Education & Experience: High school diploma required; college degree preferred. Minimum 2 years of payroll administration experience; construction and union payroll experience preferred. Certified Payroll experience preferred.
- Core Payroll Systems: Proficiency in payroll software (ComputerEase or similar platforms). LCP Tracker experience preferred.
- Technical Aptitude: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation). Strong understanding of payroll systems and their impact. Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and system-related errors.
- Data Management & Reporting: Experience with payroll reporting systems and electronic document retention. Knowledge of data security protocols for sensitive employee information.
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations. Familiarity with FLSA, wage and hour laws, union payroll requirements, and prevailing wage laws.
- Attributes: Deadline driven with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving skills. Customer service mindset, keeping discretion and confidentiality at the forefront. Able to stay focused in a fast-paced and interrupted driven environment.
The Perks
- Competitive salary: $26.00 – $30.00 hourly based on experience.
- Stability: Join an established firm with a top-tier safety record and a 40+ year history.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), along with employer paid peer based mental wellbeing program.
- 401k: With employer match.
- Growth Path: Direct mentorship from leadership with clear avenues for career advancement, including growth into full payroll processing responsibilities.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
This position is being filled directly; third-party recruiter or staffing agency outreach is not needed.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
