Union Payroll Specialist: Precision & Compliance

Socket.dev; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Facility Services is seeking a detail-oriented Union Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The role emphasizes union wage rates, fringe benefits, deductions, and timely processing, supporting Payroll, Finance, and HR as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing timekeeping, processing union payroll, generating reports, assisting with year-end tasks, and staying current with payroll laws and union requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of payroll experience, with hands-on union payroll experience required.
• Strong understanding of union wage rates, fringe benefits, deductions, and payroll requirements.
• Experience with multiple pay rates, overtime, job codes, and/or project-based payroll.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Strong Excel and payroll/accounting software skills.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and process approved employee timekeeping records for accuracy, including hours worked, job/project codes, overtime, PTO, and other pay categories.
• Process union payroll, including applicable wage rates, fringe benefits, deductions, and union-related requirements.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including wage changes, deductions, benefits, tax information, and other updates.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxable/non-taxable wages, and department/project activity.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end processing, W-2s, and payroll audits.
• Stay current with applicable payroll laws, regulations, and union requirements.
• Maintain confidential payroll and employee information.
• Provide payroll reports and data to the Finance team as needed.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and audits.
• Support payroll-related process improvements and documentation.
• Provide occasional administrative support to HR, including employee records and other HR-related tasks.

Skills

Union payroll

Payroll software

Excel

Tools

Payroll software tools

Job description

AB Facility Services is seeking a detail-oriented Union Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The role emphasizes union wage rates, fringe benefits, deductions, and timely processing, supporting Payroll, Finance, and HR as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing timekeeping, processing union payroll, generating reports, assisting with year-end tasks, and staying current with payroll laws and union requirements.