Payroll Specialist
Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll for union employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, overtime, shift differentials, and union benefits.
- Interpret and apply provisions of multiple CBAs, including wage rates, fringe benefits, dues, pension contributions, apprenticeship funds, and vacation / holiday pay.
- Prepare, reconcile, and submit reports to unions, trust funds, and government agencies, including certified payroll reports, union remittance reports, and prevailing wage compliance.
- Maintain payroll records in accordance with state / federal guidelines and union agreements.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws such as the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act.
- Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and Project Managers to ensure accurate labor coding, job costing, and application of union requirements.
- Respond to employee and union inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, dues, and wage discrepancies.
- Support audits conducted by unions and government agencies.
- Continuously update knowledge of union rules, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll regulations.
Essential Skills
35 years of payroll experience specific to union or construction payroll.Experience with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliance.Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing.Strong Excel skills, including proficiency in pivot tables and VLOOKUP, for reconciliations and reporting.Knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and / or state-specific prevailing wage laws.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to interpret and apply complex contract language.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.Proficiency in payroll processing, Microsoft Office, and payroll software.Experience with data entry and union environments.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00 / hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :
Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.