Union Payroll Administrator - Multi-State Compliance

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness programs

Learning and Development Programs

Job summary

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate union payroll processing across multiple locations and projects. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations while maintaining employee records and supporting reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll administration or processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance.
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Familiarity with construction payroll, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union payroll practices is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and enterprise software applications; JD Edwards is a plus.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly union payroll or other designated payroll cycles accurately and timely.
• Review and audit employee time records, payroll data, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, direct deposits, and tax information.
• Ensure compliance with union contracts, federal, state, local labor laws, and company payroll requirements.
• Process payroll-related employee transactions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and pay rate changes.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements, as applicable.
• Coordinate payroll activities with Human Resources, Accounting, and Operations teams.
• Serve as appoint of contact for employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, earnings, deductions, tax withholding, and payroll policies.
• Support payroll tax reporting and assist with the preparation of W-2s and other required payroll filings.
• Process wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other payroll deductions in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Generate payroll reports and analyze payroll data to support management decision making.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.
• Assist with payroll audits, compliance reviews, and internal control processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Perform other payroll and administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

JD Edwards

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin/HR

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate union payroll processing across multiple locations and projects. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations while maintaining employee records and supporting reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.