Payroll Specialist

Salary: 70k- 75k Fully Remote Why This Opportunity Stands Out The Union Payroll Specialist will oversee payroll administration across multiple union agreements and job sites. This Union Payroll Specialist position offers visibility across payroll, HR, accounting, and operations functions. Gain hands-on experience with certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage requirements, and union trust fund remittances. The Union Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Opportunity to manage multi-state payroll processes and complex union benefit structures. Be the trusted Union Payroll Specialist supporting employees, union representatives, and leadership teams. Contribute to payroll process improvements that drive accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Work in a deadline-driven environment that values attention to detail and payroll expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Process payroll as a Union Payroll Specialist for employees covered by multiple collective bargaining agreements. Calculate and administer union deductions, fringe benefits, and trust fund contributions. Prepare certified payroll reports and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union requirements. Audit payroll data, wage rates, classifications, and job costing information for accuracy. Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee and union payroll inquiries. Support payroll reconciliations, audits, and compliance-related reporting.

Qualifications

Experience working as a Union Payroll Specialist or processing payroll in a union environment. Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, union wage structures, and fringe benefit contributions. Experience with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage regulations. Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in construction, flooring, contracting, or other labor-intensive industries. Familiarity with Paylocity or similar payroll and HRIS platforms. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field. Experience with multi-state payroll processing and union benefit fund reporting.