Multi-Entity Payroll Specialist (Union & Non-Union)

KELLER; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller, a world leader in geotechnical construction, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate weekly payroll for multiple entities, including union and non-union staff. You will audit, reconcile, and resolve payroll discrepancies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local laws and CBAs.

You will collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, and other departments to process changes, handle special payments, and maintain confidential payroll records and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–4 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably high-volume, multi-entity, multi-state weekly payroll.
• Experience with union and non-union payroll preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and wage/hour requirements.
• CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes accurate and timely weekly payroll for multiple business units and entities.
• Reviews time and attendance, pay changes, new hires, terminations, deductions, taxes, direct deposits, bonuses.
• Performs pre- and post-payroll audits and reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
• Handles off-cycle payments, manual checks, garnishments, and special payroll transactions.
• Applies collective bargaining agreements provisions to payroll, including wage rates and deductions.
• Ensures payroll compliance with laws, company policies, and CBAs.
• Responds to payroll queries from employees and partners in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Attention to detail

Multi-entity payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/HR

Job description

Keller, a world leader in geotechnical construction, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate weekly payroll for multiple entities, including union and non-union staff. You will audit, reconcile, and resolve payroll discrepancies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local laws and CBAs.

You will collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, and other departments to process changes, handle special payments, and maintain confidential payroll records and controls.