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Alaskan Copper Works

Human Resources Department

2958 6th Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98134

(206) 382-7344

We will be accepting applications for this job opening only between the opening and closing dates. Individuals who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview. Job applications may be filled out online at www.alaskancopper.com (http://www.alaskancopper.com)

Date Posted: April 10,2025

Closing Date: May 12, 2025

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Pay Rate: $64,884 - $97,320 Annually (depending on experience)

Hours of Work: 7:00 am to 3:30pm (flexibility around start time between 7am - 8:30am)

Job Summary:

Manage the daily operation of the payroll department, including multi-system, multi-union, multi-state and international payrolls. Responsible for the calculation and auditing of payroll related benefits and state, provincial and federal payroll taxes in compliance with company policies and regulatory provisions. Reports to the Controller and works closely with HR Manager. Position requires meeting deadlines, a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Requirements to be Considered for the Position:

1. Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant

2, Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

3. Must meet all required essential job skills/experience.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience:

1. Five or more years experience processing in-house payrolls for 300+ employees, utilizing manual and electronic time keeping systems for a multi-union organization.

2. Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian federal, state and provincial payroll and benefit laws and regulations.

3. Strong analytical and computer skills with an emphasis on spreadsheet and database creation and maintenance in Excel.

4. Excellent interpersonal communications and supervisory skills.

5. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce or other payroll systems.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties:

1. Oversee and supervise payroll specialist and all duties of processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls. Process Canadian payroll. Calculate and pay required payroll deductions, wage assignments, garnishments, tax levies and timely tax deposits.

2. Reconcile all month, quarter, and year end reports; reconcile Federal/FICA taxes per form 941, FUTA, multi-state and provincial workers' compensation, unemployment, state and prepare year-end payroll statements including W-2 and Form 1095C.

3. Determine eligibility for benefits and calculate and reconcile employees' cost contribution. Prepare all benefit payments, including bargaining unit health and pension payments. Prepare monthly journal entries to record payroll transactions. Provide information for audits of payroll records by government agencies, labor unions, benefit providers and other outside auditors.

4. Improve payroll software and streamline payroll process, procedures, and improve interface with service providers. Identify issues and incorporate company policies and bargaining unit contracts language into payroll software and procedures.

5. Maintain employees 401(k) and Section 125 accounts. Calculate employees' 401(k) match eligibility and amounts, Canadian RRSP matches and all remittance per the various bargaining unit contracts. Facilitate and track 401(k) distributions.

6. Provide periodic excel data reports for annual rate changes, contract changes and annual additional compensation information for management's use. Complete resultant maintenance to produce all within a limited time frame.

7. Prepare and submit month-end payroll journal entries in coordination with the Finance department, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards and timely reporting.

8. Maintain and update written procedures and payroll manual.

Job Accommodations:

Considered on an individual basis.

Benefits:

1. Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans.

2. Paid holidays and paid time off.

3. Life insurance.

4. 401(k).

5. Profit sharing.

Physical Requirements:

1. This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday:

Total At One Time (Hours) Total During Entire 8-Hour Day

Standing: 1 to 1 1/2 hours 2 hours

Walking: 10 minutes Up to 2 hours

Sitting: 1 hour 4-5 hours

2. Movement of objects and strength required for this job:

Lifting: Carrying:

Up to 5 lbs: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

6-10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

26-50 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

51-100 lbs.: NEVER NEVER

3. Required repetitive use of hands:

Simply Grasping: YES Pushing & Pulling: NO

Fine Manipulating: YES

4. Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

Right Foot: NO Left Foot: NO

Both: NO

5. Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job:

Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%) Balancing: NEVER

Bending: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

Kneeling: NEVER Crouching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

Crawling: NEVER Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (34-66%)

6. Sensory Requirements:

Talking and/or Hearing: YES

Seeing: Acuity:

Depth Perception: YES

Field of Vision: YES

Accommodation: YES

Color Vision: NO

7. Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site:

PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: X Inside (75% of time)

_ Outside (75% of time)

_ Both (equal amounts)

TEMPERATURE: _ Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Hot (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Variations (sufficient to cause bodily reactions)

WET: _ Contact with water and/or other liquids

HUMID: _ Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort

NOISE: _ Sufficient to require hearing protection

VIBRATION: _ Sufficient to cause repeated motion or continuous shock

HAZARDS: _ Risk of bodily injury present

FUMES: _ Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction

ODORS: _ Toxic or non-toxic smells

TOXIC CONDITIONS: _ Exposure to disabling fumes, dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm.

DUST: _ Small particles that may cause occupational disease

POOR VENTILATION: _ Exposure to drafts or insufficient movement of air