Union Payroll Administer

A growing, employee-owned organization supporting the AEC and construction industry is seeking a Union Payroll Administrator to join its Accounting team in Granite City, IL.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of payroll, accounting, or related experience and possess strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

This position will assist with weekly union payroll processing, craft employee onboarding, employee record maintenance, E-Verify, employment verifications, and other payroll administration functions.

Prior union or construction payroll experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with a strong payroll/accounting foundation and an interest in learning union payroll are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

· Assist with weekly union payroll processing.

· Process and onboard new union employees.

· Ensure required new-hire documentation is completed.

· Enter employee information into payroll and HR systems.

· Complete state new-hire reporting and E-Verify.

· Maintain accurate union employee records.

· Update employee addresses and contact information.

· Maintain direct deposit information.

· Update federal and state tax withholdings.

· Complete employment verifications.

· Assist with state payroll audits.

· Support craft new-hire onboarding.

· Assist union employees with payroll portal access.

· Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information.

Qualifications

· 1+ years of payroll, accounting, or related experience.

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and taxation.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel proficiency.

· Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.

· Union payroll experience is a plus.

· Construction industry experience is preferred.

· Vista by Viewpoint is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

· $55,000–$65,000 Base Salary

· Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

· Discretionary Annual Bonus

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with Company Contributions

· Paid Time Off & Sick Time

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

· Gym Reimbursement

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in payroll while gaining valuable union and construction industry experience.

To apply, submit an updated resume to jen.thiel@gogpac.com.

All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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