Title: Union Payroll Specialist
Compensation: $31-$34/hour
Schedule: 100% onsite, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reports to: Payroll Manager
Position Overview
The Union Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the payroll function in a high-volume, multi-state environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage complex union payroll requirements, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll for approximately 700 employees across multiple states and union agreements
- Audit time and attendance data to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within the system
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries in a timely manner
- Assist with federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance and reporting
- Prepare payroll reports and support internal and external audits
- Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related issues and improve processes
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information
- Communicate updates and escalate issues to leadership as needed
Qualifications
- 2+ years of payroll or related experience
- Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll
- Union payroll experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in payroll systems (experience with Dayforce preferred)
- Strong Excel and general computer skills
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities
- Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented approach
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of discretion and attention to detail
Preferred Experience
- 5+ years of payroll or accounting experience
- Experience working with complex union agreements and requirements
Team and Work Environment
- Collaborative team of three payroll professionals
- Team-oriented culture with open communication and idea sharing
- Independent work style with minimal micromanagement
- Fast-paced environment with defined weekly payroll cycles
Benefits
- Incentive bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account options
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
Pay Details: $31.00 to $34.00 per hour
Search managed by: Austin Pellissier
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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