Payroll Specialist
HumanHire is partnering with an established, multi-entity organization to find an experienced Payroll Specialist for its team in Hauppauge, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with construction and union experience who understands field payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and multi-company payroll operations.
The Payroll Specialist will manage weekly payroll for field employees and biweekly payroll for office and salaried staff. Responsibilities include processing payroll, maintaining employee records, applying union wage requirements, preparing certified payroll reports, and ensuring accurate and timely payments.
They offer:
$75K$90K base salary, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), retirement plan, and PTO
Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule
100% on-site position.
Opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations supporting multiple companies and employee populations
Payroll Specialist Responsibilities
Process weekly field payroll and biweekly office and salaried payroll across multiple companies, including reviewing timesheets, hours, rates, deductions, and employee changes for accuracy.
Apply union wage rates, classifications, and collective bargaining agreement requirements while preparing certified payroll documentation for prevailing wage and public works projects.
Maintain payroll records and employee information, including new hires, compensation changes, direct deposits, garnishments, benefits, and 401(k) contributions.
Prepare payroll-related payments, banking files, reconciliations, and reports, including certified payroll, MUR, and OCIP reporting.
Respond to employee and management inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with Finance, HR, and field operations to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Payroll Specialist Requirements
Payroll or related accounting experience, including hands-on construction industry payroll experience.
Prior union payroll experience required, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, union classifications, and prevailing wage requirements.
Experience processing weekly field payroll, biweekly office payroll, and certified payroll for public works projects.
Proficiency with payroll and accounting systems; strong Excel skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines while handling confidential information.