payroll specialist

CFS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead union payroll processing across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. This role involves managing wage rates, fringe benefits, dues, and related reporting to support critical workforce payroll initiatives.

You will collaborate with Accounting, HR, and Operations to meet reporting requirements and improve processes, while maintaining precise payroll records and resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll in union environments or labor-intensive settings.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and fringe benefits.
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage rules.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for union and non-union employees across multiple locations.
• Administer union payroll including contract wage rates and dues.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and payroll regulations.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and assist audits.

Skills

Union payroll

Contract wages

Fringe benefits

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Looking to leverage your payroll expertise in a high-impact role? This opportunity puts union payroll front and center, offering hands‑on responsibility for complex payroll processing, compliance, and reporting while partnering with key stakeholders across the organization.

Payroll Specialist

Looking to leverage your payroll expertise in a high-impact role? This opportunity puts union payroll front and center, offering hands‑on responsibility for complex payroll processing, compliance, and reporting while partnering with key stakeholders across the organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out For The Payroll Specialist

• As the Payroll Specialist, take ownership of union payroll processing across multiple employee groups, locations, and pay structures.
• Deepen your expertise in collective bargaining agreements, prevailing wage regulations, and certified payroll reporting.
• Gain exposure to complex payroll operations, compliance requirements, and labor-related reporting.
• Partner closely with Accounting, HR, and Operations to support critical workforce and payroll initiatives.
• Join a stable organization that values accuracy, process improvement, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities For The Payroll Specialist

• Process accurate and timely payroll for both union and non-union employees across multiple locations.
• Administer union payroll, including contract wage rates, fringe benefits, union dues, and benefit fund contributions.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll regulations.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and support related audits and compliance reporting.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining accurate payroll records.

Qualifications For The Payroll Specialist

• Payroll processing experience in a union, construction, manufacturing, or other labor-intensive environment.
• Knowledge of union payroll, collective bargaining agreements, fringe benefits, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage regulations preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

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