Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a construction and contractor organization in Norton, Ohio on a Contract assignment expected to last 2-3 days. This role is ideal for someone who can step into a fast-paced environment and manage payroll operations with accuracy, discretion, and a strong understanding of compliance requirements. The position will focus on end-to-end payroll processing for a large workforce, including union and multi-state payroll activities, while helping maintain timely and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring pay is issued accurately and on schedule.

• Examine payroll records for completeness and alignment with company guidelines, regulatory standards, and applicable union agreements.

• Input and maintain payroll data in the system, including earnings, deductions, overtime, benefit withholdings, and garnishment details.

• Prepare, reconcile, and adjust payroll reports to resolve discrepancies and support accurate financial records.

• Produce payroll-related documentation and filings, including tax payments, year-end wage statements, union remittances, child support payments, and other required reports.

• Update employee payroll information such as new hires, terminations, and address changes while maintaining accurate records.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and ensure compliance across multi-state operations.

• Demonstrated experience handling full-cycle payroll from data entry through final reporting.
• Background processing payroll for workforces of 500 or more employees.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax practices.
• Experience administering union payroll and interpreting payroll obligations tied to union agreements.
• Proficiency in reviewing payroll reports, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for payroll analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.