Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for both Union and Non-Union employees with accuracy and compliance
• Manage all aspects of employee benefits including new hire enrollment, qualifying life event changes, payroll deductions, and open enrollment support
• Handle onboarding of new hires, terminations, and all employee data management
• Cookrecruiting activities including scheduling and pre-employment verifications
• Coordinate workers compensation claims from start to finish
• Reconcile and process monthly invoices including ADP, health, dental, vision, voluntary plans, and union-related billing
• Generate reports including month-end reporting, union headcount, census data, and ad hoc requests
• Ensure proper COBRA notifications and enrollments for eligible employees and dependents
• Collaborate with IT to set up new hire system access
• Support the HR team with administrative duties across the broader business

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of payroll experience
• Proficiency with ADP Payroll systems, Workforce Now preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information
• Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions with confidence
• Able to work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred but not required