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    "description": "<h2>About Us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We are an electrical construction firm offering total electrical construction, engineering, facilities maintenance, utility, sound and communications, and renewable energy services. We combine broad electrical and energy systems expertise with a strong commitment to quality service and total customer satisfaction.</p>\n<h2>Job Summary</h2>\n<p>Contra Costa Electric is recruiting for an  HR & Payroll Assistant to support day-to-day Human Resources and payroll operations. This role is critical to ensuring accurate payroll processing, wage and hour compliance, and effective HR administration across both field and office employees. 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The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>0–3 years of experience in HR administration and/or payroll processing</li>\n <li>Working knowledge of California wage and hour laws</li>\n <li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li>\n <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HR/payroll systems</li>\n <li>Ability to professionally interact with field employees and management</li>\n <li>Familiarity with Certified Payroll </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>COMPUTER SKILLS</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Familiarity with HR/payroll systems </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED COMPETENCIES</strong></p>\n<p>The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Primarily office‑based with occasional interaction with field staff</li>\n <li>Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods</li>\n <li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>LANGUAGE SKILLS</strong></p>\n<p>Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.</p>\n<p>#ccelec #LI-KJ1 </p>\n<h2>Physical Demands</h2>\n<p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment.</p>\n<h2>Work Environment</h2>\n<p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.  This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC, INC. is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Medical, dental, vision, and prescription</li>\n <li>401k with company match</li>\n <li>Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.</li>\n <li>Educational assistance</li>\n <li>Salary based on experience and qualifications.</li>\n <li>Salary Range from $24/hr to $30/hr.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Equal Opportunity Employer</h2>As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n<h2>Affirmative Action Policy</h2>\n<p>Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.</p>\n<h2>Notice to Prospective Employees</h2>Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.\n<h2>Geographic Disclosure</h2>\n<p><strong>We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.</strong></p>\n<p>NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.</p>",
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