Construction Payroll & Administration Specialist

Sunseeker Property Service; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Brooks is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee weekly union payroll processes in Southeast Michigan, maintain employee records, and support project documentation. This role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and teamwork within a construction-oriented environment.

Experience with payroll, garnishments, and reports is preferred. Candidates should be able to work independently or in a team and handle high-pressure situations while delivering accurate results.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and work in high pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills and very detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently or within a team atmosphere.
• 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 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

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Turner Brooks is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee weekly union payroll processes in Southeast Michigan, maintain employee records, and support project documentation. This role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and teamwork within a construction-oriented environment.

Experience with payroll, garnishments, and reports is preferred. Candidates should be able to work independently or in a team and handle high-pressure situations while delivering accurate results.