Payroll Assistant

Overview

• Bates Electric is looking for a Payroll Assistant to help support our Payroll and HR team.

• We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the details right.

• This role is critical to ensuring our field teams are paid accurately and on time while supporting the broader Payroll and HR functions.

What You’ll Do

• Collect, review, and enter daily time data for field and temporary staff

• Maintain and update weekly payroll tracking reports

• Assist in processing weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy

• Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for temporary labor

• Track and input heavy equipment usage for job costing

• Manage employee apparel inventory (shirts, etc.)

• Support Payroll and HR with administrative tasks and reporting

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail (mistakes here cost real money)

• Ability to stay organized while handling multiple deadlines

• Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and systems

• High level of discretion with confidential employee information

• Reliable and consistent; this role depends on it

Experience

• 0–3 years in payroll, accounting, or administrative support

• Experience with time tracking and payroll processes preferred

• Construction or field-based company experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly position (rate based on experience)

• Annual performance and wage review

• Health insurance (company contributes; eligible on the 61st day)

• Dental and supplemental insurance options

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Schedule

• Monday – Friday

• 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM