Payroll Specialist

Summary:

The Payroll Specialist within the Hill Mechanical Corporation (“HMC”) division of Hill Group (“Hill”) will be responsible for assisting our Payroll Manager in processing payroll across a multi-state, multi-union company. The Payroll Specialist will become familiar with all collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and have an understanding of federal, state, local and union payroll laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review payroll data for accuracy, focusing on multi-state and union-specific issues.


• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.


• Assist payroll manager with processing of weekly/bimonthly payroll for approximately 1,300 employees across five legal entities.


• Ensure compliance with multi-state and local payroll laws, union agreements, and company policies.


• Assist in answering payroll questions from employees in a timely and accurate manner. 


• Setup new employees in the system & process terminations and layoff checks. 


• Assist in the preparation and filing of payroll-related reports, including taxes, deductions, union reporting, and garnishments.


• Prepare and submit monthly worker’s compensation/general liability report to insurance carrier and prepare annual worker’s compensation/general liability audit reconciliation.


• Address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly.


• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll regulations and ensure all processes are in compliance.


• Assist in the preparation and uploading of certified payroll reports.


• Review new job setup with respect to payroll compliance.

• All other duties as assigned.


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Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, Associates degree preferred


• 5 years minimum experience, union environment preferred.


• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint).


• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar payroll processing role, preferably in the construction or union specific industries.


• Experience with multi-state payroll and union payroll processing.

• Familiarity with payroll software; experience with COINS ERP system is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state payroll tax laws and compliance with CBAs.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple payroll entities and deadlines.


• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a customer service mindset.