Union Payroll Specialist
CFS
Position: Union Payroll Specialist
Location: South Bend, IN Area | Onsite
About The Opportunity For a Union Payroll Specialist
- Join a respected construction company with a strong reputation and steady project pipeline
- Be a key member of the accounting and finance team, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing
- Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise in union payroll and construction accounting will make an immediate impact
Overview Of The Union Payroll Specialist Role
- Process weekly payroll for union construction employees in a fast-paced environment
- Administer multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and union wage classifications
- Calculate and process union dues, fringe benefits, pension, health & welfare, apprenticeship, and other fund contributions
- Prepare and submit union remittance reports accurately and on schedule
- Manage certified payroll reporting and ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements
- Review timesheets, job classifications, wage rates, and labor allocations for accuracy
- Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and month-end activities
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll regulations
Preferred Qualifications For The Union Payroll Specialist Role
- 3+ years of payroll experience within the construction industry
- Hands-on experience processing union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining agreements
- Knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll, and fringe benefit calculations
- Experience preparing union remittance reports and managing benefit fund contributions
- Strong understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements
- Experience with construction payroll/accounting software such as Viewpoint, Foundation, Spectrum, CMiC, ADP, or similar systems
- Advanced attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Strong Excel and payroll reporting experience preferred
Salary
$68,000 – $78,000 annually
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