Union Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA) + time/6

Job summary

Union Payroll Specialist role with Aston Carter is based in Minneapolis, MN, requiring 100% in-office attendance during initial training, followed by a hybrid schedule. You will manage payroll for multiple union groups, ensure compliance with varied agreements, and collaborate with the payroll team across offices.

The position emphasizes accuracy in wage calculations, deductions, and government filings, with a tailored approach to 15 unions and complex sub-agreements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of union payroll experience.
• Union experience is a must.
• Knowledge of central region payroll rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 300-500 union employees.
• Calculate prevailing wage and job costs.
• Enter adjustments to payroll, including garnishments, deductions, and wage assignments.
• Request supplemental checks like child support and employee savings deposits.
• Process monthly billings for health and dental insurance and union dues.
• Maintain and complete all required payroll records, filings, and reports.
• Ensure timely filing of all government forms and reports.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings.

Skills

Union payroll experience

Union experience a must

Regional payroll rules knowledge

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

Union Payroll Specialist

Growing Company | Good Culture | Leader in the Industry

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 300-500 union employees.
• Calculate prevailing wage and job costs.
• Enter adjustments to payroll, including garnishments, deductions, and wage assignments.
• Request supplemental checks like child support and employee savings deposits.
• Process monthly billings for health and dental insurance and union dues.
• Maintain and complete all required payroll records, filings, and reports.
• Ensure timely filing of all government forms and reports.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of Union Payroll experience
• Union experience is a must
• Knowledge of central region and states payroll rules and regulations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups
• Ability to adapt to new laws and regulations
• Experience in reconciliation to the GL

Work Environment

This role supports the central region and is based in Minneapolis, MN. The manager is located in California, but there are other payroll team members at this office. The position requires 100% in-office attendance during the initial training period, followed by a hybrid schedule, typically Tuesday through Thursday in the office. The work involves dealing with 15 different unions, each with sub-agreements, adding complexity to the role. The position involves co-managing with another Payroll Lead and reporting to the Payroll Manager. The team comprises heavy payroll responsibilities with specific functions like certified payroll reporting managed by others.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.75 - $38.17/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.