Union Payroll Specialist

Union Payroll Specialist

Ensure the accurate and timely processing, printing, and distribution of payroll checks in accordance with company policies, procedures, and government legal requirements. Responsible for managing payroll for 300-500 employees, calculating prevailing wages, and handling job costs for both union and non-union employees.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 300-500 employees.
• Calculate prevailing wage and job costs for union and non-union employees.
• Enter adjustments to payroll, including garnishments, deductions, wage assignments, vacation checks, bonus checks, and advances.
• Request supplemental checks such as child support, employee savings deposits, net deposits, and taxes.
• Process monthly billings for health and dental insurance and union dues.
• Maintain all required records, filings, and reports pertaining to payroll.
• Ensure timely filing of all required government forms and reports.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings.
• Process, request, and manage IRS and state tax checks.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of Union Payroll experience.
• Certified payroll reporting experience.
• Knowledge of California payroll rules and interstate differences.
• Ability to adapt to changes in prevailing wage laws and regulations.
• Experience with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Understanding of reconciliation to the General Ledger.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.48/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in San Jose, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.