Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

A growing organization in the utility, construction, and field services industry is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join its team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for employees supporting project-based operations, including union workforce payroll and specialized off-cycle payments.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, experience working with complex pay structures, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.

Location: Greater Montgomery County, PA Area Schedule: Full-Time | Monday through Friday | Onsite Compensation: $28-$38/hour, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, weekly, and off-cycle payrolls for multiple employee groups
• Administer payroll for union and project-based employees
• Manage payroll calculations, deductions, garnishments, and union-related requirements
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations and labor agreements
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and research payroll-related issues
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Operations teams to ensure accurate payroll processing
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance initiatives
• Support special projects and process improvement efforts within the payroll function

Specialized Payroll Requirements

This position supports employees working on emergency response and project-based assignments. Certain union agreements require payroll to be processed within strict timelines following project completion. As a result:

• Flexibility is required to support occasional off-cycle payroll processing
• Limited evening, weekend, or holiday payroll activity may be necessary when projects conclude outside of standard business hours
• Remote access may be available when after-hours payroll support is needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience required
• Experience processing union payroll strongly preferred
• Background in construction, utilities, infrastructure, industrial services, transportation, or field-service environments is highly desirable
• Experience with payroll platforms such as Paychex, ADP, UKG, or similar systems
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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