Strategic Payroll Specialist: Union & Compliance

Central States Funds/TeamCare; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central States Funds/TeamCare is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll for a diverse workforce including union and non-union employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with CBAs and laws. You will streamline payroll processes, optimize the HRIS (Workday and transition from UKG), handle year-end processing, and provide reliable payroll reporting and support to HR and leadership.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and teamwork, with opportunity to improve

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting union and non-union populations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and CBAs.
• Experience with HRIS payroll platforms (Workday, UKG).
• Advanced Excel and payroll reporting skills.
• CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union hourly and salaried employees in alignment with CBAs and policies.
• Manage payroll changes for hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and union status updates; ensure accurate deductions.
• Interpret CBAs and wage/hour laws; respond to pay inquiries.
• Partner with Total Rewards, Finance and Pension on year-end processing and audits.
• Perform payroll audits and assist internal audits with documentation and reconciliations.
• Improve processes; optimize HRIS configurations and payroll reporting; support system testing and transitions.

Connaissances

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Payroll regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CPP/FPC certification

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Outils

Workday

UKG

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Central States Funds/TeamCare is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll for a diverse workforce including union and non-union employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with CBAs and laws. You will streamline payroll processes, optimize the HRIS (Workday and transition from UKG), handle year-end processing, and provide reliable payroll reporting and support to HR and leadership.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and teamwork, with opportunity to improve