About the role#
This Payroll Co-Op position supports the payroll team with weekly processing and monthly union remittances. You will work on-site in Appleton, Wisconsin, to maintain accurate employee records and assist with administrative payroll tasks.
What you'll do#
- Receive documents and maintain employee records in the ERP and payroll systems.
- Coordinate with field management to collect and review union new hire paperwork.
- Verify union I-9 forms and document Social Security verifications in the master file.
- Create and update union employee records, including personal data, withholdings, and project assignments.
- Submit new hire reports to state agencies.
- Request missing severance notices for union employees.
- Respond to and resolve payroll inquiries from union employees.
- Assist the payroll team with weekly processing and monthly remittances.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or GED with one year of accounting or payroll experience.
- Current pursuit of an Associates or Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Appleton, Wisconsin.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5% of the time.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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