Payroll Specialist

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

Aston Carter - Branchburg, NJ

Full-time

Branchburg, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist role at Aston Carter involves managing payroll processes for a leading construction company, specifically focusing on union and non-union employees. The position requires expertise in payroll processing, compliance with union regulations, and the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies effectively. This role is essential for ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Enter, review and process payroll for union and non-union employees.
• Submit weekly ACH file for employee direct deposits.
• Run weekly payroll reports in preparation for weekly payroll payments.
• Prepare and submit all weekly payroll deductions/withholdings.
• Prepare all weekly, monthly, quarterly and end of year mandatory payroll reports.
• Maintain all pertinent employee information/files.
• Maintain/Update accurate pay rates and deductions for all employees.
• Ensure all Union prevailing wage rates are accurate and maintain all union fringe/deduction information.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies as needed.
• Address payroll-related issues or disputes promptly and effectively, seeking resolutions in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll calculations, ensuring accuracy and fairness for employees.
• Prepare and submit all monthly union reports.
• Forward monthly benefit payment amounts to AP for payment.
• Resolve union reporting/benefit payment discrepancies as needed.
• Manage all Union Audits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with union payroll.
• 5+ years of processing payroll.
• Excellent project management, time management, and organization skills.
• Exposure to the construction industry.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Sage accounting softwares.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance