Payroll & Union Benefits Assistant

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Payroll & Union Benefits Assistant can change yours.

As a Payroll & Union Benefits Assistant, you will be responsible for accurate and timely entry and processing of payroll data while providing day-to-day administrative support to the department. This position will maintain payroll files, union files, and records, and handle incoming calls to the payroll department. This role will also process verification of employment and unemployment claims. Critical for success are a strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and a high level of confidentiality to process sensitive information.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You enjoy the challenge of coordinating with a tight deadline
• You look forward to the challenge of coordinating with multiple groups

What it takes:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Associate’s Degree in a related field (desired)
• Payroll or accounting experience (desired)
• Prior union experience (desired)

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability