Union Payroll Specialist

$55,000 - $75,000/Yr

OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT - Portland, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

About the position

The Union Payroll Specialist will be a key member of the Craft Payroll department at Hoffman Construction, responsible for processing high-volume weekly payroll for international and some domestic employees. This role requires attention to detail and compliance with payroll laws, ensuring accurate and confidential payroll operations. The position is fully in-office and involves communication with employees regarding payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of weekly multistate confidential craft payroll for both international and some domestic payrolls.
• Responsible for support of set up of all New Hires in Oracle and E1.
• General Employee filing and record keeping.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Support the month-end closing for all payroll related accounts to ensure quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and other statutory reporting requirements for domestic and international payroll can be processed to meet statutory deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy of employee union benefits, garnishments, and other union benefits and employee deduction.
• Research payroll issues/discrepancies and process necessary corrections.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Receive and respond to payroll and payroll related inquiries from current and former employees.
• Assisting in payroll audits as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll processing, particularly in a multi-state and international context.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards software or similar payroll systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling payroll data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Oracle and E1 systems.
• Previous experience in a union payroll environment.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with employees.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay
• Professional skills training
• Free primary healthcare for employees and their families
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Generous retirement program
• Culture of inclusion and acceptance