Construction Union Payroll Compliance Specialist

BEI Construction, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) employer contribution

Annual bonus

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave

Job summary

BEI Construction in Alameda, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Compliance Specialist to support weekly payroll processing for its union workforce and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and wage-hour laws.

Reporting to the Controller, you will manage union reporting, certified payroll, audits, and related records, while collaborating with payroll, accounting, operations, and union representatives to improve processes and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience, including union or certified payroll.
• Knowledge of wage-hour laws and payroll reporting requirements.
• Experience with California or multi-state payroll is preferred.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• ProContractor by Viewpoint and/or Miter software experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit union payroll reports and remittances by deadlines.
• Maintain union wage rates, deductions, and fringe benefit calculations.
• Support union audits by compiling records and reconciling discrepancies.
• Run payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and respond to payroll questions while ensuring compliance with CBAs and wage laws.
• Research and resolve complex union payroll discrepancies with Payroll, Accounting, Operations, and union reps.
• Maintain audit-ready payroll records and compliance documentation.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works in compliance with prevailing wage rules.
• Review, verify, and process weekly timecards and payroll (regular, off-cycle, termination).
• Process and maintain employee payroll data including new-hire setup, changes, and deductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Union compliance

Data accuracy

Tools

ProContractor by Viewpoint

Miter software

Microsoft Office

Job description

BEI Construction in Alameda, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Compliance Specialist to support weekly payroll processing for its union workforce and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and wage-hour laws.

Reporting to the Controller, you will manage union reporting, certified payroll, audits, and related records, while collaborating with payroll, accounting, operations, and union representatives to improve processes and accuracy.