Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a construction and contractor organization in Ohio. This onsite contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage union payroll activities with precision while supporting benefits administration and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on delivering accurate payroll processing, maintaining reliable employee records, and partnering with internal teams to address payroll-related questions and issues.

Responsibilities:
• Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for union employees, including both standard payroll cycles and off-cycle adjustments when needed.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll data by updating earnings, deductions, tax details, and other records within the payroll system.
• Adjust system settings to reflect union agreements, overtime calculations, deduction rules, and other payroll requirements.
• Oversee required payroll deductions such as garnishments, child support orders, retirement contributions, and related withholdings in accordance with applicable laws.
• Support employee benefit administration by coordinating items such as 401(k) participation, health coverage updates, and payroll-related benefit changes.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Prepare and review payroll reports to identify inconsistencies, confirm compliance, and support internal recordkeeping needs.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefit impacts, and payroll timing in a detail-oriented and timely manner.
• Assist with payroll system troubleshooting, configuration updates, and process changes related to new union requirements or operational improvements.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of payroll experience, preferably supporting union-based payroll operations.
• Practical experience processing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment, including payroll populations exceeding 500 employees.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, wage regulations, and required deductions.
• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of garnishments, tax withholdings, retirement deductions, and benefits-related payroll activity.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams.

Compensation

$31.35-$36.30 Hourly

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