payroll specialist

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for the Union Payroll Specialist

• Strong work-life balance with a collaborative, people-first leadership team
• Competitive compensation package including a 10% annual bonus opportunity
• Excellent benefits with generous 401(k) match and immediate participation eligibility
• PTO begins accruing on day one plus multiple floating holidays each year
• Growing organization offering long-term career advancement opportunities
• Team-oriented culture with strong employee camaraderie and company-sponsored events

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll across multiple unions, jurisdictions, and job sites while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements
• Manage union deductions, fringe benefits, trust fund remittances, and union benefit reporting
• Prepare certified payroll reports and maintain compliance with prevailing wage requirements
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and Operations teams to resolve payroll issues and ensure payroll accuracy
• Utilize advanced Excel and payroll systems to support reporting, audits, reconciliations, and process improvements

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll in a union construction or similar unionized environment
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, union wage structures, and fringe benefit contributions
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union benefit fund reporting preferred
• Proficiency with payroll systems and advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with Paylocity or similar platforms is a plus

Target Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 base salary + 10% bonus