Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for construction-related work in Jackson, Michigan. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate weekly payroll, union reporting, and certified payroll documentation while meeting strict compliance timelines. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, experience with multi-state payroll processing, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.Responsibilities:• Manage weekly payroll for construction personnel, ensuring earnings, overtime, incentive pay, deductions, and garnishments are calculated correctly.• Coordinate payroll processing across multiple states while following applicable wage, tax, and labor regulations.• Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation each week to satisfy prevailing wage and project compliance requirements.• Complete union reporting and arrange fringe benefit remittances with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.• Maintain organized payroll files, employee compensation records, tax details, and related compliance documents.• Reconcile payroll information and research discrepancies to confirm data integrity and completeness.• Produce payroll support schedules, compliance records, and audit-related reporting as needed.• Assist with additional accounting and administrative tasks, including bookkeeping support, when business needs require it.