Payroll & Benefits Specialist

FNF Construction is hiring for the on-site role of Payroll & Benefits Specialist based out of the Corporate Office located in Tempe, AZ. This position is primarily responsible for the timely processing and proofing of a large, multi-state payroll, while acting as a liaison between remote and local payroll staff to ensure a timely and accurate result each week. In addition, this role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the company's health & welfare fringe benefit plan and assistance with the coordination of various other in-house benefit programs.

Notes: No relocation will be offered for this position. Local candidates only. This full-time position is considered hourly and is not exempt from FLSA overtime provisions.

Process payroll in a timely fashion each week, including any needed follow-up with Field Personnel on payroll related issues.
1. Act as primary contact for employees regarding any pay or benefit issues, including research and resolution of payroll issues or concerns.
2. Utilizing the FNF Wage Decisions, this position will code and enter new hires' payroll and time off/leave data into Vista in a timely manner ensuring employees are set-up properly and visible in the Time & Attendance system.
3. Upkeep of any employee termination information, as it pertains to the payroll module.
4. Additional back-up for the certified payroll report (CPR) process and requirements for FNF.
5. Assist the Director with post-payroll data files weekly for 401K, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan, Pension contributions, employee benefits data for UKG, etc. Track and enter withholdings and calculate any missed deductions.
6. Assist the Director daily by researching all requests for loans and distributions for the pension plan. Provide Auditors with annual recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Assist the Director during the audit process. Assist with carrier portal updates of year-end testing data on pension plan.
7. Coordinates the monthly Aetna enrollment process for the FNF Health & Welfare arrangement, to include producing both COBRA and Initial Notices. Weekly communication with Contractors Plan Trust regarding same. Assists HR Generalist with any requests for FMLA (Family and Medical Leave) by producing any required or requested notifications for hourly Field personnel not covered under parent-company's FMLA vendor services
8. Provide accurate pay information to outside parties for VOE's (verifications of employment), City and State requests for pay or employment verifications, etc.
9. Assists the Director with the child support and unemployment process, as it relates to processing deductions or complying with requests for information, wage audits, etc.
10. Assists the Director with the garnishment process weekly utilizing current State and Federal guidelines; communicate with law firms or credit agencies as needed/directed.
11. Process and track employee PRDs (payroll deductions), as needed
12. Assists the Director with monthly report preparation, as they relate to various intra-company requests for information.
13. Acts as the primary contact for the automated time & attendance system, as it relates to crew creation/maintenance.
14. Coordinates time off requests for Corporate Receptionist with Staffing Agency, ensuring seamless coverage of Corporate Front Desk. During Receptionist's absence, this position will oversee the 'end of day' process, ensuring shipping needs for the day are met, building closure process, etc.
15. Assists the Director with special projects, as needed. Provide back-up to the Director during time-off or absence.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the general policies and practices of construction/heavy highway companies.
• Strong customer service skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills, ability to think outside the box.
• General computer and Database management skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training to end users, relative to the payroll process.
• Current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws; to include COBRA and FMLA legislation.
• Knowledge of automated payroll systems and trends in timekeeping methods.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personnel in a diverse work community.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Top-notch organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to provide consistent and insightful training on payroll and benefit issues
• Certification in Payroll Administration, example: FPC (Fundamentals of Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. Or the willingness to study and obtain certification within the first 1-2 years of employment
• CEBS course completion or designation (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) preferred
• Some college coursework to include the subjects of human resources and/or accounting would be helpful
• 2-3 years of experience in roles directly related to or titled as payroll and/or benefits specialist required in a high-volume, fast paced human resource or payroll department.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employees may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet

Must have reliable and available transportation

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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