Hiring: Payroll Administrator Company: LiveWire Construction, Inc. Location: Calumet Park, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:59:24 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred •Operational familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing-wage compliance (Davis-Bacon / Illinois Prevailing Wage Act) required Required Skills: •Owns the full-cycle weekly payroll process for union and non-union employees, entering all data accurately and on time •Processes all direct deposits and paper checks •Maintains accurate payroll records for all employees, union and non-union •Calculates, disburses, and remits payroll taxes and withholdings, including weekly payroll tax payments •Monitors and pays 401(k) and health insurance accruals •Processes wage garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies •Maintains vacation, sick, and personal time records •Prepares and submits project payroll compliance (certified payroll) reports and apprentice certificates for prevailing-wage and publicly funded work Qualifications: •Health, dental, and vision coverage •Paid holidays and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick) •Annual education and training stipend •The Certified Payroll Administrator owns the end-to-end payroll process for LiveWire’s union and non-union employees across all active projects. This position reports directly to the Controller. •Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar accounting role for a construction firm •Solid functional working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, payroll tax, and government compliance •Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word •Strong organizational, time-management, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet weekly deadlines •Demonstrated capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion •Physical ability to: perform prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Compensation: •$69,000 - $85,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!