Union Compliance Analyst Hybrid Glendale Heights IL

Climate Pros; Glendale Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Climate Pros in the United States is seeking a Union Payroll & Compliance Analyst to analyze payroll data, validate union payments and support audits. You will work closely with Payroll Administrators, Finance, HR and union representatives, serving as a technical resource for escalations and payment-cycle issues.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, attention to detail and the ability to apply CBAs, wage sheets and reporting rules across multiple unions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in accounting, audit, payroll, compliance or other regulated environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze payroll, time, wage, benefit and deduction data to calculate and support union dues, benefits and other payments.
• Prepare, validate and submit union reports and payments per CBAs and rules.
• Use advanced Excel functions and audit techniques to transform payroll reports and identify errors.
• Perform internal audits by reconciling data across systems and files.
• Investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections with Payroll Administrators and partners.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Contract regulatory aptitude

Mental agility

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Union Payroll & Compliance Analyst is responsible for analyzing union payroll data, preparing and validating union benefit and dues payments, supporting audits, and resolving complex reporting discrepancies. The role works closely with Payroll Administrators, Finance, Human Resources, union representatives and internal business partners. It does not directly supervise Payroll Administrators; instead, it serves as a technical resource for escalations, audits and payment-cycle issues.

Success requires strong Excel capability, logical problem solving, close attention to detail, and the ability to learn and apply multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), wage sheets, reporting portals and internal processes. The analyst must be comfortable moving between time-sensitive priorities while maintaining accurate records and clearly communicating the path to resolution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze payroll, time, wage, benefit and deduction data to calculate and support accurate union dues, benefit contributions, market recovery reporting and other union-related payments.
• Prepare, validate and submit union reports and payments in accordance with applicable CBAs, wage sheets, reporting rules, deadlines and company procedures.
• Use advanced Excel functions and audit techniques, including XLOOKUPs, formulas, reconciliations, data comparisons and multi-sheet models, to transform payroll reports and identify errors or exceptions.
• Perform internal audits by reconciling data across systems and source files, including payroll data, FJX records, Payroll Administrator templates, payment receipts and internal tracking tools.
• Investigate discrepancies, trace root causes and coordinate corrections with Payroll Administrators and other internal partners before reporting or payment deadlines.
• Support Payroll Administrators with complex escalations, missed hours, FJX issues, payment processing, record updates, union outreach and audit requests when additional technical assistance is needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete and organized records to support payment processing, internal controls, external audits and regulatory or contractual inquiries.
• Serve as a knowledgeable contact for union representatives regarding reporting or payment questions, documentation requests and resolution of discrepancies.
• Review new or revised CBAs, wage sheets and related requirements; translate changes into accurate internal templates, controls and processing steps.
• Create payment-cycle reports and issue summaries for stakeholders, clearly explaining findings, risks, status and recommended resolution steps.
• Develop and maintain job aids, audit checks, projection templates and other internal tools that improve accuracy, consistency and efficiency within the constraints of union reporting requirements.
• Contribute to Excel, audit, wage-sheet and process training after developing sufficient subject-matter expertise.
• Prioritize multiple union-specific processes and deadlines, recognizing that each union may use different rules, portals, formats and submission procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Critical Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Excel proficiency: Ability to build, review and troubleshoot formulas and interconnected workbooks; use lookup functions; reconcile large data sets; and recognize how an upstream error affects downstream results.
• Analytical and logical thinking: Ability to follow data lineage, connect information across reports and systems, and isolate the source of a discrepancy.
• Problem solving: Ability to determine how differing data sets should align, identify missing or inconsistent information, and develop a practical resolution.
• Contract and regulatory aptitude: Ability to interpret detailed contracts, wage sheets, rules and regulated processes and accurately apply them to payroll reporting and payments.
• Mental agility: Ability to switch between unions, deadlines, portals and process requirements without losing accuracy or context.
• Attention to detail: Consistently accurate work in a deadline-driven environment where errors can create audit exposure, fines, damages, inaccurate reimbursements or damage to union relationships.
• Communication: Ability to explain analysis, summarize issues, document a recommended path forward and confidently manage difficult or technical conversations.
• Collaboration and service mindset: Ability to work independently while supporting teammates, sharing knowledge and helping resolve high-priority issues.
• Continuous improvement: Curiosity about the why behind a process and initiative to strengthen internal checks, templates, documentation and workflows.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in accounting, audit, payroll, compliance, financial analysis or another highly regulated, contract-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing reconciliations, audits, data analysis or complex payment review.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with payroll, timekeeping or reporting systems is preferred.
• Prior experience with union payroll, CBAs or union benefit reporting is helpful but not required when the candidate demonstrates strong analytical, technical and contract-compliance capability.
• Experience collaborating within a team and supporting escalations is preferred. Direct supervisory experience is not required.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position. The employee must live within 30 miles of a Climate Pros office and be available to work onsite two to three days per week, based on business needs. The employee may also be required to visit a customer site and/or complete a ride-along with a field technician as part of employment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a normal office environment. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, hear, see and communicate. Close vision is required for computer-based work. Light to moderate lifting may occasionally be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Job Description Notice

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Company Description

The company is an industry leader with over 1,600 employees, offering multifaceted service, construction, and modernization solutions to businesses across the United States. They have been ranked in Inc’s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies for the past 10 years.

Climate Pros is out to “Disrupt the Industry by Creating a Great Company for Great People” with employees in 43 states, servicing 1,300+ customers and over 10,000 sites and providing expert support 24 hours a day seven days a week. Climate Pros partners with customers including supermarket retail, refrigerated storage warehouses, convenience stores, and the biomedical industry to provide innovative, customized services.

Forming long-term partnerships is what sets Climate Pros apart from the competition by providing highly skilled technicians, and consulting on the latest regulations, technology, and trends.

To support their mission to have the safest and highest skilled team in the industry Climate Pros invests heavily in the training and ongoing deve