Fred Smith Company is searching for a Payroll Administrator to help us keep growing! The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication skills in English and Spanish. The Payroll Administrator has a great understanding of the concept of confidentiality. If you're hard-working and dedicated, Fred Smith Company is an ideal place to get ahead. We are a self-perform heavy civil contractor working in North Carolina. Pay will be commensurate with experience; all employees are eligible after 90 days for benefits such as health, dental and vision insurance and paid time off.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect, compile and enter payroll data using JDE and Plan Source
  • Accurately process new employees, terminations, transfers and promotions
  • Be involved with checking and auditing employee master data within JD Edwards software.
  • Collect and verify timekeeping information for employees
  • Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors
  • Review and verify source documents
  • Complete requests for pay-related documents including statements and verifications
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and FSC policy guidelines.
  • Liaise with the HR department and accounting department to ensure accurate information.
  • Assist with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management.
  • Customer service – Excellent communication abilities to deal with employee complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management.
  • Keep track of pay periods, hourly wages, salaries, overtime, and vacation days of employees
  • Prepare and mail Wage Attachment checks and the backup associated with the checks
  • Outstanding organization and time management skills

Requirements: 

  • Bilingual - English/Spanish (preferred/not required)
  • High school diploma or equivalent; FPC Certification is a plus; BS/BA in accounting/business administration is preferred, but not required
  • Highly proficient in computer skills and technology
  • Accurate and meticulous in data entry
  • Strong clerical, administrative and general office skills
  • Exceptional calculation and memory skills
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • Able to work in front of a computer for long hours at a time
  • Some knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations

Local applicants are preferred. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Fred Smith Company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Fred Smith Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. Fred Smith Company is required by law and does E-Verify all prospective employees prior to employment.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 919-783-5700
Email: fscpersonnel@fredsmithcompany.net

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Applications are considered active for 30 days. If you have not been hired within 30 days, you must complete a new application. This application is intended for the use in evaluating your qualifications for employment. Incomplete, false or misleading statements on this application or during the interview process are grounds for terminating the application process or, if discovered after employment, termination of employment. This is not an employment contract. For safety and other reasons, FSC operates an alcohol and drug free workplace. If you are offered employment, you will be required to take and pass a drug screen prior to employment. Medical examinations are required of all applicants in certain job categories or when there exists a need to determine whether an employee is still able to perform the essential functions of their job or to determine fitness for duty as required by standards established by federal, state, or local law. FSC will conduct a security background check on all candidates who are made a conditional offer of employment. This background check will be processed for FSC by ADP Screening and Selection Services located at 301 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, and ADP can be reached at 800-367-5933. The background check information will review your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, and credit standing. The types of information that may be ordered include, but are not limited, to Social Security number verification, criminal, public, educational and, as appropriate, driving record checks, verification of prior employment, reference, licensing and certification checks, and drug testing results.  FSC employs only US Citizens or aliens who can provide proof of identity and work authorization.