Union Payroll Specialist

Union Payroll Specialist

A well-established organization in the construction and mechanical services industry is seeking an experienced Union Payroll Specialist to join their accounting team. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who understands the complexities of union payroll and enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join an established and growing organization
• Specialized role focused on union payroll
• Work closely with employees, field teams, and accounting leadership
• Opportunity to take ownership of a critical payroll function
• Stable environment with a collaborative team
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Great opportunity for someone with construction or mechanical payroll experience

What You'll Be Doing:

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for union and non-union employees
• Certified payroll processing
• Interpret and apply multiple union agreements, wage rates, and benefit requirements
• Ensure proper calculation of wages, deductions, overtime, and fringe benefits
• Prepare and submit union reports and benefit payments
• Handle certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements as applicable
• Reconcile payroll and related general ledger accounts
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Work closely with HR, accounting, and field operations to ensure payroll accuracy
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and year-end processes
• Stay current on changes to union agreements, wage rates, and applicable payroll regulations

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience
• Union payroll experience is highly required
• Construction, mechanical, or other skilled-trades industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience with certified payroll and/or prevailing wage requirements is a must
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, deductions, overtime, and fringe benefits
• Experience with payroll/ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with employees and internal teams

Competitive salary + benefits

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