Construction Payroll & Admin Specialist

Turner Brooks Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Brooks is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee weekly union payrolls for unions in Southeast Michigan, maintaining all employee records, onboarding, terminations and changes in status. You will also ensure correct garnishments, provide payroll reports, and handle related administrative duties for projects and accounts.

The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and MS Office proficiency, with payroll experience preferred, especially in a construction/unions environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication, customer service and problem resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in weekly union payroll process for various unions within Southeast Michigan in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain employee files and accurate payroll records, new hire onboarding, terminations, changes in employee information, safety records, certifications, and MUST drug reports.
• Oversee accuracy of all garnishments and deductions
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll discrepancies, reimbursements, verify employment and process unemployment claims
• Manage reports: Prepare and disperse payroll reports, submit union fringe benefit reports, Certified Payroll, and weekly Job cost Reports
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties as needed.
• Set up new projects and assist Project Managers with any documents needed for project
• Perform other related administrative duties as required and assigned

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Confidential information handling

Independent / team work

Payroll experience

Verbal communication

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Turner Brooks is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee weekly union payrolls for unions in Southeast Michigan, maintaining all employee records, onboarding, terminations and changes in status. You will also ensure correct garnishments, provide payroll reports, and handle related administrative duties for projects and accounts.

The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and MS Office proficiency, with payroll experience preferred, especially in a construction/unions environment.