Certified Payroll Specialist - Construction / Union Payroll

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist with a strong background in construction payroll, union payroll, prevailing wage reporting, and labor compliance . This role is responsible for processing accurate weekly payroll for 100+ union employees while ensuring full compliance with certified payroll, DIR, public works, union benefit, tax, deduction, and reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of progressive payroll experience in the construction industry and is comfortable managing the full payroll cycle in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time for 100+ union employees.
• Manage the full payroll cycle, including hours, deductions, tax withholdings, wage rates, benefits, and payroll adjustments.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and labor compliance documentation.
• Handle prevailing wage reporting for public works and construction projects.
• Submit and maintain reporting through systems such as DIR, LCP Tracker, Elations, and other labor compliance platforms.
• Track and process union benefit contributions, dues, fringes, and related reporting.
• Enter and maintain payroll records for new hires, salary or wage changes, terminations, and employee updates.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, compliance, and proper job coding.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll files, records, and documentation.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve payroll-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Partner with accounting, HR, project teams, and field leadership to ensure payroll and compliance deadlines are met.
• Support audits, reporting requests, and compliance reviews as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience processing union payroll is required.
• Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with DIR, LCP Tracker, Elations, or similar labor compliance systems.
• Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees.
• Strong understanding of wage rates, deductions, tax withholdings, benefits, and union contributions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software systems.
• Experience with Foundation software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to meet weekly payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset when supporting employees.

Preferred Experience

• Construction payroll experience.
• Public works project payroll experience.
• Union benefit reporting experience.
• Certified payroll reporting experience.
• Foundation payroll software experience.

Why Join Us

This is a strong opportunity for a payroll professional who understands the complexity of construction payroll and wants to play a key role in keeping projects, employees, and compliance reporting on track. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, accountability, and strong operational support.