Payroll Analyst

CONSTRUCTION IS LEADING THE WORLD IN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES…AND THOSE OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND AT THE STATE GROUP.

The State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive multi-trade industrial contracting services that include Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.

The State Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst (Shared Services) to work at our Louisville, Kentucky office.

The Payroll Analyst, Shared Services position coordinates and supports payroll tax and union benefit audits, prepares and files certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects, and coordinates annual workers’ compensation audits. This role is on-site, and relocation assistance is not offered.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• This position is an integral part of our success and offers opportunities for

advancement.

• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting.

• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.

• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Process weekly union payroll for multi-trade construction projects, ensuring compliance with collective Bargaining Agreements and prevailing wage laws.

• Complete weekly and bi-weekly payrolls accurately and on time.

• Generate and review audit, exception, and reconciliation reports to validate

gross-to-net pay, labor hours, pay rates, and deductions

• Manage payroll disbursements, including checks, pay statements, direct

deposits, garnishments, employment insurance claims, and government

correspondence.

• Validate and balance payroll transactions with downstream systems,

including job costing, general ledger, payroll taxes, and child support

payments; collaborate with outsourced payroll tax compliance providers as

needed.

• Prepare and submit union and non-union payroll data, including certified

payroll, prevailing wage, and benefits funding reports; coordinate audits and

ensure compliance with federal, state, and job-specific regulations.

• Coordinate payroll tax notices and compliance activities; investigate and

resolve payroll discrepancies.

• Create queries, reports, Excel workbooks, and summary analyses as

requested.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 3+ years of processing US and Canadian payroll with a strong focus on union environments and prevailing wage compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with construction ERP software (such as Sage, Vista, or

Jonas) preferred.

• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and

time management, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Proven ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy.

To learn more about our organization, visit our website at www.stategroup.com.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email M.Harris@stategroup.com.