Certified payroll specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Overtime potential

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll, including union and prevailing wage requirements. This role offers visibility across projects and a chance to influence payroll accuracy in a high-impact environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of certified/multi-state payroll experience, strong knowledge of prevailing wage, and proficiency with payroll systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, certified payroll or construction background preferred.
• Experience with prevailing wage, union payroll, and multi-state payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, deductions and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll for union and non-union employees.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll and prevailing wage reports.
• Review time, wage classifications, and deductions for accuracy.
• Manage union benefit reporting and payroll records.
• Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, and tax changes.
• Support audits and respond to payroll-related inquiries.

Skills

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage

Multi-state payroll

Union payroll

Payroll compliance

Excel

Payroll systems

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Certified Payroll Specialist

Salary: $55k-60k

Own certified payroll in a high-impact environment where accuracy truly matters. This is a great opportunity to step into a visible role supporting complex, multi-state projects with union and prevailing wage requirements.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Work in a specialized payroll niche with strong demand—certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union reporting
• Gain exposure to multi-state project work and complex compliance environments
• Be a key contributor—your work directly supports field teams, employees, and project success
• Opportunity to improve processes and become a go-to payroll resource
• Stable, full-time role with competitive hourly pay and overtime potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing
• Visibility across departments—partner with operations, accounting, and project leaders
• Join a team that values precision, professionalism, and confidentiality

Key Responsibilities for the Certified Payroll Specialist:

• Process multi-state payroll for union and non-union employees
• Prepare and submit certified payroll and prevailing wage reports
• Review time, wage classifications, and deductions for accuracy
• Manage union benefit reporting and payroll records
• Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, and tax changes
• Support audits and resolve payroll-related inquiries

Qualifications for the Certified Payroll Specialist:

• 3+ years of payroll experience (certified payroll or construction strongly preferred)
• Experience with prevailing wage, union payroll, or multi-state payroll
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, deductions, and reporting requirements
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel

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