Payroll Specialist — Union Payroll & Compliance

Atlas Industrial Holdings, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Atlas Industrial Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our industrial construction team in Columbus, Ohio. You will manage the full payroll process for a unionized workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with CBAs and labor laws.

You will collaborate with HR, finance, and project managers to maintain records, run audits, and provide clear payroll reporting while safeguarding confidential information and supporting strategic workforce programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a unionized or construction industry setting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, labor laws, multi-state payroll and union regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Manage and oversee the full payroll process for unionized employees.
• Union Compliance: Ensure payroll practices align with contracts and labor regulations.
• Record Keeping: Setup new employees, handle reporting, and maintain files.
• Timekeeping and Attendance: Supervise tracking of hours, overtime, and PTO.
• Audits and Reporting: Conduct payroll audits and provide reports to management and union representatives.
• Tax Compliance: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Benefits Integration: Collaborate with HR on payroll-related benefits and deductions.
• System Optimization: Maintain and improve payroll software systems for efficiency.
• Training and Development: Train staff and provide ongoing support.
• Communication: Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas Industrial Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our industrial construction team in Columbus, Ohio. You will manage the full payroll process for a unionized workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with CBAs and labor laws.

You will collaborate with HR, finance, and project managers to maintain records, run audits, and provide clear payroll reporting while safeguarding confidential information and supporting strategic workforce programs.