Payroll Specialist - Union HR & Benefits

Northeast Traffic Control Services, LLC.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Traffic Control, a member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing, benefits, compliance, and HRIS operations for our Massachusetts-based team. You will support onboarding, employee relations, and payroll accuracy while upholding union agreements.

Join a fast-paced, safety-focused organization that values confidentiality, meticulous recordkeeping, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of HR and Payroll administration experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of CBAs, union grievance processes, and wage administration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration: coordinate weekly submissions, review reports, and submit certified payroll.
• HR: onboarding, records handling, recruitment support, and employee development.
• Benefits administration: enrollments and open enrollment activities, invoice reconciliation.
• Compliance & risk management: ensure labor law and policy compliance, manage I-9s, unemployment claims, and audits.
• HRIS & reporting: maintain data in HR/payroll systems and generate workforce reports.

Skills

Payroll administration

HRIS

Union experience

Employee relations

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Northeast Traffic Control, a member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing, benefits, compliance, and HRIS operations for our Massachusetts-based team. You will support onboarding, employee relations, and payroll accuracy while upholding union agreements.

Join a fast-paced, safety-focused organization that values confidentiality, meticulous recordkeeping, and cross-functional collaboration.