BKF Engineers

Payroll Administrator

BKF Engineers
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $96,439 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including proficiency in UKG/UltiPro and Deltek Vision, while ensuring compliance with labor regulations and maintaining high standards of confidentiality. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for managing payroll processes and responding to inquiries effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll AdministrationUKG/UltiPro ProficiencyDeltek Vision ExperienceUnion Payroll ProcessingLabor Regulations Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer the payroll process using UKG/Ultipro
  • Maintain employee information in the Deltek Vision system
  • Audit timesheets for hours worked and accuracy
  • Review and verify payroll data; calculate overtime and other pay premiums
  • Manage payroll tax filings
  • Prepare payroll journals for each pay period and provide monthly financial analysis as needed
  • Respond to routine inquiries regarding payroll deductions, accruals, wage garnishments, and support payments
  • Reconcile payroll-related accounts and activities
  • Assist with labor compliance filings and documents, including certified payroll
  • Assist with developing and implementing payroll practices, policies, and procedures
  • Interact with Human Resources regarding new hires, terminations, raises, and other status changes
  • Assist in benefit plan audits and financial audits
  • Provide impromptu analysis of payroll data
  • Remain informed of union prevailing wage, labor, and ERISA regulations
  • Manage union payroll-related filings
  • Oversee maintenance of payroll records and files

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate’s degree plus 3 - 5 years Payroll production experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience
  • Commitment to excellence, with high standards of confidentiality & ethics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage priorities and workflow to meet stringent deadlines
  • Ability to meet constantly changing priorities & deadlines, while maintaining poise & enthusiasm
  • Ability to perceive the larger scope of a task, while not losing focus on details
  • Proficient on Deltek Vision and UKG/UltiPro Payroll software and strong knowledge in Excel
  • Experience with processing Union Payroll
  • Strong interpersonal skills; able to deal effectively with individuals at all organizational levels
  • Strong understanding of payroll / labor regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to calculate overtime, commissions, percentages & other basic mathematical functions
  • Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse
  • Occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations
  • Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
  • Generous paid time off packages.
  • 9 Paid Holidays.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
  • Competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.

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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingOvertime CalculationFinancial AnalysisData ReconciliationLabor CompliancePayroll Tax FilingsPayroll Journals PreparationExcel ProficiencyTimesheet AuditingBenefit Plan Audits
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Manage Priorities
Tools & Technologies
UKG/UltiProDeltek VisionExcel
Industry Keywords
Payroll RegulationsLabor ComplianceCertified PayrollUnion Prevailing WageERISA Regulations