Union Payroll Analyst — Compliance & Reporting

Dbm Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DBMG is seeking a Payroll Analyst in Phoenix to provide hands-on payroll expertise, ensuring compliance with union reporting, payroll tax research, and audit support. The role collaborates with payroll, HR, and accounting teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate payroll data.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and an understanding of federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related payroll experience; payroll tax experience preferred.
• Union payroll processing or reporting experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll practices, regulations, and compliance at federal, state, local, and union levels.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for union payroll activities, including review of collective bargaining agreement application, payroll system setup, deductions, benefits, and related reporting.
• Prepare, review, and track union reports, certified payrolls, and remittance documentation.
• Partner with payroll analyst and payroll manager to support payroll tax analysis, reconciliations, including quarterly and year-end tax filings, liability account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Conduct internal reviews of specific or irregular payroll items such as per diem, allowances, garnishments, etc.
• Assist with operational payroll activities, analysis, and follow-up on complex or time-sensitive items.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll close processes, including W‑2 validation, audit support, and documentation.
• Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, and external vendors to research and resolve payroll compliance issues.
• Maintain clear documentation to support reconciliations, audits, and ongoing payroll compliance operations.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive payroll and employee data.
• Participate in the implementation of new and revised payroll reporting by analyzing department policies, procedures, and systems.
• Perform other payroll-related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Payroll taxes

Advanced Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

UKG Workforce Manager

Paycom

Passport

Job description

DBMG is seeking a Payroll Analyst in Phoenix to provide hands-on payroll expertise, ensuring compliance with union reporting, payroll tax research, and audit support. The role collaborates with payroll, HR, and accounting teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate payroll data.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and an understanding of federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements.