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Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing

Payroll Specialist

Join a mission-driven public service organization that keeps communities moving and connected. Our client has earned recognition for excellence in service delivery, sustainability initiatives, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Employees value the stability, strong leadership, and the opportunity to make a daily impact through meaningful work that serves the public.

Our client is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a large, unionized workforce. This Payroll Specialist role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex environment and values accuracy, compliance, and teamwork. As a Payroll Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining system integrity. The Payroll Specialist will also contribute to improving payroll processes and supporting cross-functional collaboration. This Payroll Specialist position offers strong growth potential for someone eager to deepen their expertise. If you're a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist looking to make an impact, this is an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist Role:

  • Process biweekly payroll for approximately 550 employees, ensuring accuracy across departments.
  • Interpret collective bargaining agreements to ensure proper pay, deductions, and benefits administration.
  • Review and resolve employee medical leave backlogs, maintaining accurate payroll records.
  • Maintain, audit, and report on payroll data within the UKG system.
  • Troubleshoot payroll and system issues, partnering with HR and finance to drive solutions.

Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist:

  • Preferred: Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
  • 2+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a union environment.
  • Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) or similar systems.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret labor agreements and policies.

This Payroll Specialist role offers the chance to join a respected organization where your contributions directly support a large workforce and essential services.

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