Payroll Analyst

About the Company

The State Group is a North American multi-trade industrial contracting organization that has been growing quickly by investing in its people, technology, and innovation. Operating since 1961, the company employs more than 3,500 professionals and delivers electrical, mechanical, and civil contracting services through a single-source model. It offers a fast-paced environment for motivated professionals who want to build a strong career.

Role Overview

The company is hiring a Payroll Analyst for its Shared Services team in Evansville, Indiana. This is an on-site position, and relocation support is not provided.

What You Will Do

• Administer weekly union payroll for multi-trade construction projects while staying aligned with collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage requirements.
• Run weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles accurately and within deadlines.
• Prepare and examine audit, exception, and reconciliation reports to verify gross-to-net calculations, labor hours, pay rates, and deductions.
• Handle payroll-related payments and records, including checks, pay statements, direct deposits, garnishments, employment insurance claims, and correspondence with government agencies.
• Reconcile payroll transactions with connected systems such as job costing, the general ledger, payroll tax processes, and child support payments, and work with outsourced payroll tax compliance partners when needed.
• Compile and file union and non-union payroll records, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, and benefits funding reports, and support audits and compliance checks across federal, state, and project-specific rules.
• Respond to payroll tax notices, manage compliance tasks, and investigate and resolve payroll issues.
• Build queries, reports, Excel files, and summary analyses as requested.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• At least 3 years of payroll processing experience in the US and Canada, with a strong emphasis on union settings and prevailing wage compliance.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Prior exposure to construction ERP platforms such as Sage, Vista, or Jonas is preferred.
• Excellent analytical ability, strong attention to detail, dependable accuracy, time management, and the ability to protect confidential information.
• A track record of completing work with speed and precision.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive pay, yearly increases, and bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow within a company that values workplace diversity.

Additional Information

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, you may contact M.Harris@stategroup.com.

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.