Construction Payroll Specialist: Union & Prevailing Wage

Geukc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Earthwork + Underground is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the Senior Payroll Accountant across multiple companies, pay groups, and locations. You will help with payroll processing, audits, data analysis, system automation, and GL updates.

The role requires handling weekly payroll for both union and non-union staff, complying with prevailing wage laws, and maintaining secure payroll records. Strong math and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong math skills and oral and written communication.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet hard deadlines.
• Strong work ethic with integrity and commitment to compliance and team environment.
• 2+ years of experience processing union and non-union payroll and/or construction accounting.
• Experience with certified payrolls, prevailing wage, union labor agreements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Vista / Viewpoint, and UKG knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supports the accurate, timely processing of weekly payroll for union and non-union employees in multiple locations.
• Helps process certified payrolls and related reporting, tracking and managing Davis Bacon wage orders and prevailing wage laws.
• Provides maintenance and updates to payroll software; enters new hires, employee status changes, and updates related to deductions, wage garnishments, and taxes.
• Completes relevant quarterly, year-end, and other reporting.
• Processes union paperwork and reports, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Stays current on changes to wage and hour law, prevailing wage requirements, and union agreements affecting payroll processing.
• Processes off-cycle and manual check runs (terminations, corrections, retro pay) within required state timelines.
• Assists with internal and external payroll audits, including workers compensation and union audits.
• Maintains secure, accurate, and organized records and files, reporting discrepancies.
• Meets deadlines and responds to time-sensitive matters accordingly.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and complies with company policies on ethical standards and business practices.
• Processes / completes short-term projects, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Vista / Viewpoint

UKG

Job description

Global Earthwork + Underground is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the Senior Payroll Accountant across multiple companies, pay groups, and locations. You will help with payroll processing, audits, data analysis, system automation, and GL updates.

The role requires handling weekly payroll for both union and non-union staff, complying with prevailing wage laws, and maintaining secure payroll records. Strong math and communication skills are essential.