Union Payroll Specialist

CFS; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in South Bend, IN is seeking a Union Payroll Specialist to join the accounting and finance team onsite. You will manage weekly payroll for union construction workers, administer CBAs and wage classifications, and ensure accurate fund contributions and remittance reporting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction payroll, strong knowledge of prevailing wage rules, and experience with industry software such as Viewpoint, Foundation, Spectrum, CMiC, and ADP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience within the construction industry.
• Hands-on experience processing union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll, and fringe benefit calculations.
• Experience preparing union remittance reports and managing benefit fund contributions.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union construction employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Administer multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and union wage classifications.
• Calculate and process union dues, fringe benefits, pension, health & welfare, apprenticeship, and other fund contributions.
• Prepare and submit union remittance reports accurately and on schedule.
• Manage certified payroll reporting and ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
• Review timesheets, job classifications, wage rates, and labor allocations for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and month-end activities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll regulations.

Skills

Union payroll

CBAs

Prevailing wage

Certified payroll

Fringe benefits

Payroll reporting

Tools

Viewpoint

Foundation

Spectrum

CMiC

ADP

Job description

Position: Union Payroll Specialist
Location: South Bend, IN Area | Onsite

About The Opportunity For a Union Payroll Specialist

• Join a respected construction company with a strong reputation and steady project pipeline
• Be a key member of the accounting and finance team, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing
• Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise in union payroll and construction accounting will make an immediate impact

Overview Of The Union Payroll Specialist Role

• Process weekly payroll for union construction employees in a fast-paced environment
• Administer multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and union wage classifications
• Calculate and process union dues, fringe benefits, pension, health & welfare, apprenticeship, and other fund contributions
• Prepare and submit union remittance reports accurately and on schedule
• Manage certified payroll reporting and ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements
• Review timesheets, job classifications, wage rates, and labor allocations for accuracy
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and month-end activities
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll regulations

Preferred Qualifications For The Union Payroll Specialist Role

• 3+ years of payroll experience within the construction industry
• Hands-on experience processing union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining agreements
• Knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll, and fringe benefit calculations
• Experience preparing union remittance reports and managing benefit fund contributions
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements
• Experience with construction payroll/accounting software such as Viewpoint, Foundation, Spectrum, CMiC, ADP, or similar systems
• Advanced attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting experience preferred

Salary
$68,000 – $78,000 annually