Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions for the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for hourly and salary employees, including union and non-union staff
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including wage scales, shift differentials, overtime rules, and fringe benefits
• Manage payment of union deductions such as dues, benefits, and garnishments
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries in a timely manner
• Cookordinate with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll reporting
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support audits by providing payroll data and documentation as needed
• Generate payroll reports for management and internal departments
• Stay current on payroll laws, tax updates, and union contract changes

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience, with hands-on union payroll experience required
• Strong understanding of payroll laws (FLSA, multi-state payroll regulations, wage and hour laws)
• Skilled hands on experience supporting teams and operations in the Industrial Services sector preferred
• Experience interpreting union contracts and applying payroll rules accurately
• Proficiency with payroll systems, ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs preferred)
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels