Union Payroll Specialist: Complex Processing & Compliance

CFS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead union payroll processing across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. This role involves managing wage rates, fringe benefits, dues, and related reporting to support critical workforce payroll initiatives.

You will collaborate with Accounting, HR, and Operations to meet reporting requirements and improve processes, while maintaining precise payroll records and resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll in union environments or labor-intensive settings.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and fringe benefits.
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage rules.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for union and non-union employees across multiple locations.
• Administer union payroll including contract wage rates and dues.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and payroll regulations.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and assist audits.

Skills

Union payroll

Contract wages

Fringe benefits

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CFS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead union payroll processing across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. This role involves managing wage rates, fringe benefits, dues, and related reporting to support critical workforce payroll initiatives.

You will collaborate with Accounting, HR, and Operations to meet reporting requirements and improve processes, while maintaining precise payroll records and resolving discrepancies.