Payroll Specialist - Union Payroll & 1200+ Employees

6 Degrees Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a construction industry client in West Atlanta. The role is in-office daily and involves handling payroll for about 1200 employees across union and office staff in a fast-paced environment.

You will enter timesheets, run payroll, handle corrections, and manage garnishments while supporting the Payroll Manager on special projects. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, plus excellent communication and organization, are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience processing union payroll is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter weekly and biweekly timesheet information for approximately 1200 employees.
• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for union and office employees.
• Process additional payroll for corrections.
• Update and maintain accounting and payroll system.
• Manage payroll inbox.
• Process and reconcile child support and garnishments.
• Assist Payroll Manager with special projects and tasks.

Skills

Strong verbal and written com mun ica

Excellent organizational skills

Multitask and prioritize in fast-paced

Union payroll processing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

6 Degrees Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a construction industry client in West Atlanta. The role is in-office daily and involves handling payroll for about 1200 employees across union and office staff in a fast-paced environment.

You will enter timesheets, run payroll, handle corrections, and manage garnishments while supporting the Payroll Manager on special projects. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, plus excellent communication and organization, are essential.