Payroll Specialist

For Estes Construction and our entire Team of Companies, we are people-focused, with a culture of growth and development. We have a collaborative team approach, prioritize safety and quality, and empower every team member to be a leader.

We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who can balance multiple priorities and takes pride in accuracy to join our Organizational Development team.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to continue developing their payroll knowledge while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll support payroll across our team of companies, maintain employee and payroll records, assist with union fringe benefits, prepare certified payroll reports, and help ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time.

What You’ll Do

As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll play an important role in keeping our payroll processes running smoothly. You will:

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing across our team of companies.
• Serve as a payroll processor, including processing a minimum of one payroll each week.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and maintain supporting payroll records.
• Assist with payroll tax deposits and union fringe benefit reconciliations.
• Set up new hires and maintain employee information in BambooHR and Sage.
• Prepare new employee packets and maintain personnel files.
• Track vehicle allowance mileage across the team of companies.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and other payroll-related documentation.
• Stay current on payroll compliance and applicable employment laws.
• Navigate competing priorities across multiple companies while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong service.
• Look for opportunities to continuously improve processes and the quality of our work.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree; or an associate degree with one to two years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent organization, communication, proofreading, and document-management skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Comfort working with numbers, percentages, and payroll-related calculations.
• The ability to problem-solve and work through changing priorities.
• Ability to work on-site in downtown Davenport Monday through Friday.
  
  

Benefits to fit your needs:

• Competitive hourly rate
• 401K with a 5% company match
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Account
• Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well-being and self-care
• Parental benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Work program discounts, employee engagement events, professional training and development
  

About EP Holding Co. | Estes Construction, City Construction, Murray Company, Vantage Architects:
EPHC is a team of companies comprised of four firms operating within a four-state area focused on integrated design and construction services.

There is a common platform for leadership development, planning and succession for the four firms that share the same guiding value; to be an advocate through providing integrated design and construction services that enable clients to grow and prosper.

About Estes:

Being the best is our true desire. The best builder. The best employer. Achieving this standard of excellence drives us and reminds us daily that being average isn't the Estes way.

Company founders Jim and Lori Estes started their company in 1970 with the guiding principles of advocacy, value, responsiveness and leadership. These four tenets are still the foundation of everything we do and define our culture.