Payroll Processor

TriStarr; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

TriStarr in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Payroll Processor to own the weekly payroll cycle for a multi-union workforce. This role handles ACH and check processing, timekeeping oversight, and confidential payroll data management, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The position requires prior hands-on payroll experience and union payroll exposure. The role offers a full-time, hybrid schedule with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on payroll processing experience required.
• Union payroll experience required (multi-union is a plus).
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly payroll from beginning to end, including ACH/check processing and standard payroll reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day use of the timekeeping system, including guidance and training for field users.
• Maintain sensitive employee and payroll data with a high level of confidentiality.
• Support multi-union payroll needs, including certified payroll and union remittances.
• Review payroll calculations (wages, taxes, benefits, deductions) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process and track voluntary and involuntary deductions, including related filings and payments.
• Assist with I-9 collection and E-Verify steps as needed.
• Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and continuous improvement efforts within payroll.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Professional communication

Shift priorities

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a prominent Lancaster organization,is seeking a Payroll Processor to support union payroll operations and process accurate, timely, and compliant payrolls. If you’re a detail-focused payroll professional who enjoys owning the full weekly payroll cycle and being the go-to resource for pay questions, this could be a great next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Run weekly payroll from beginning to end, including ACH/check processing and standard payroll reporting
• Oversee day-to-day use of the timekeeping system, including guidance and training for field users
• Maintain sensitive employee and payroll data with a high level of confidentiality
• Support multi-union payroll needs, including certified payroll and union remittances
• Review payroll calculations (wages, taxes, benefits, deductions) to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Process and track voluntary and involuntary deductions, including related filings and payments
• Assist with I-9 collection and E-Verify steps as needed
• Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and continuous improvement efforts within payroll

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on payroll processing experience required
• Union payroll experience required (multi-union is a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication style with a helpful, solutions-focused approach

Why This Role

This is a steady, high-visibility opportunity where accuracy and consistency truly matter. If you’re looking for a role where your payroll skills will be relied on and appreciated, this could be a strong long-term fit.

• Job Type: Permanent
• Start Date: ASAP (pending interviews)
• Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000/year (based on experience)
• Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM