Location: Perrysburg,OH, USA
Kwest Payroll & Benefits Specialist Position Description
Position: Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Report to: Payroll & Benefits Manager
Job Description Overview
The Payroll andBenefits Specialist will play a crucial role in managing the payroll and benefits processes for our diverse workforce, including both salaried and hourly team members. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to support our team members and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Requirements and Qualifications
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
About Kwest Group
At Kwest Group, we are driven by a clear mission: to lead the civil construction industry through an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), we empower our team members to take ownership of every project, fostering innovation and excellence from concept to completion. Central to our mission is a steadfast commitment to ensuring zero harm to every team member on every project. This commitment to zero harm is complemented by a comprehensive focus on total human health.
Founded in 2003, Kwest Group has grown from its roots in Port Clinton, Ohio, to become a trusted partner across the United States and the Caribbean. Our journey is defined by building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, grounded in mutual trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs.
Core Values
Our core valuesSafety, Quality, and Customer Serviceare the pillars that support everything we do. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and ensure that every project meets the highest standards.
Core Focus
Our core focus is to enrich the lives of our team members by fostering strategic growth and profitability, ensuring a safe, thriving, and values-driven company. We believe that by investing in our people, we create a foundation for long-term success that benefits our clients, team members, and communities
Our Niche
Kwest Group excels in performing complex civil construction projects safely. Our expertise enables us to tackle the most demanding projects with confidence, delivering exceptional results that our clients can rely on.
Target Market
Our target market includes energy, industrial, public, federal, and rail clients across the United States, with particular emphasis on the Midwest, Appalachia, and Southeast regions. We remain open to engaging with like-minded partners from any location when the right opportunity arises. We seek clients who exhibit financial stability, align with our core values, foster collaborative relationships, and share a forward-thinking perspective.
Four Uniques
Kwest Group stands out in the industry with our four uniques:
Our dedication to safety and excellence has been recognized industry wide. Kwest Group was honored as the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2024 Contractor of the Year and has received national safety recognition awards from prestigious organizations like ABC and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
At Kwest Group, we are also dedicated to making a positive impact beyond our project sites. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives reflect our commitment to responsible business practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
EEO
Kwest Group maintains a non-discrimination policy for all team members and applicants in every facet of the companys operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified team members, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.