Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees, including employee changes, incentives and bonuses Review and verify timecards, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies Manage timekeeping system updates and data imports Process wage garnishments, liens and child support orders Audit payroll reports to ensure accuracy and proper balancing Maintain payroll data within the AS400 system Issue manual checks when required Maintain benefit accruals Serve as the primary point of contact for all workers’ compensation matters Promptly report workplace injuries to the insurance carrier Manage and track claims, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up Process required forms (e.g., C-11, C-240, medical documentation and any other related paperwork) Coordinate with employees, managers, medical providers and insurance representatives Maintain organized and compliant workers’ compensation files Maintain accurate and confidential employee and payroll records in HRIS and AS400 Maintain and administer union associate seniority records in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Track union employee attendance in accordance with the CBA Process employment verifications (current and former employees) Respond to and verify unemployment claims in a timely manner Process and report union pension hours, monthly dues and other required contributions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the CBA Prepare and provide monthly safety data to the Health & Safety and Site Security Manager Prepare and provide weekly/biweekly reports to the Accounting Department Support audits and internal reporting as needed Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements 2-5 years prior payroll processing experience required Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Effective communication and problem-solving skills Experience working in a union environment preferred Knowledge of workers’ compensation processes and regulations preferred Familiarity with AS400 systems preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including managing timekeeping systems, handling wage garnishments, and maintaining accurate payroll records. Proficient in workers' compensation processes and compliance within a union environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Payroll Processing Experience ADP Workforce Now AS400 System Proficiency Workers' Compensation Knowledge Microsoft Excel Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Payroll Processing Timekeeping System Management Wage Garnishments Processing Audit Payroll Reports Employment Verifications Union Pension Processing Data Import Management Workers' Compensation Documentation Benefit Accrual Maintenance Union Attendance Tracking Soft Skills Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Effective Communication Problem-Solving Skills Discretion with Confidential Information Industry Keywords Union Environment Collective Bargaining Agreement Workers' Compensation Regulations Payroll Compliance Safety Data Reporting Tools & Technologies ADP Workforce Now AS400 System Microsoft Office Suite #J-18808-Ljbffr