Payroll Support Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage the company’s in-house payroll operations. This position will be responsible for accurately processing payroll for employees across multiple states, with a strong focus on union payroll , compliance, and timely payroll administration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing payroll internally from start to finish, be comfortable working with complex union pay structures, and have strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations . Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum is highly preferred but not required. Responsibilities Process full-cycle, in-house payroll on a timely and accurate basis. Manage payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Process union payroll , including various union agreements, wage rates, deductions, benefits, and reporting requirements. Review and validate timekeeping, hours, overtime, PTO, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll inputs. Maintain accurate employee payroll records and resolve payroll discrepancies. Ensure proper calculation and payment of federal, state, and local payroll taxes. Prepare and maintain union reports, certified payroll documentation, and other required payroll filings. Partner with HR, Accounting, field operations, and managers to resolve payroll-related questions and issues. Assist with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and year-end processes, including W-2s. Stay current on changes to payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and multi-state compliance requirements. Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and payroll information. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency. Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on in-house payroll experience . Strong experience processing union payroll . Experience with multi-state payroll and knowledge of varying state and local payroll requirements. Strong understanding of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, overtime, deductions, and payroll compliance. Experience working with timekeeping systems and integrating payroll data. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Viewpoint Spectrum experience is a strong plus. Construction or other unionized industry experience is preferred. Preferred Background The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented payroll professional who has managed complex, high-volume payroll in-house , understands the nuances of union and multi-state payroll, and can independently own the payroll process from timecard review through final payroll submission and reporting. #J-18808-Ljbffr