Payroll Specialist

Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a respected construction firm to hire a Payroll Specialist. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for a diverse employee base.

About the Opportunity
As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be responsible for managing weekly payroll processes for both union and non-union staff. You’ll ensure that payroll is processed accurately and efficiently, handle related reporting and deductions, and help maintain up-to-date employee payroll records. You'll collaborate with HR, accounting, and field teams to support payroll integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

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  Process weekly payroll for field and office employees, verifying hours and applying appropriate deductions

  
  


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  Maintain payroll records, including direct deposit details, tax withholdings, pay rate changes, and terminations

  
  


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  Reconcile discrepancies in timecards, earnings, or benefits deductions

  
  


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  Generate certified payroll and union benefit reports, and ensure timely remittance

  
  


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  File payroll taxes at the federal and state level in compliance with regulatory deadlines

  
  


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  Assist with onboarding by setting up new employees in the payroll system and verifying required data

  
  


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  Respond to employment verification requests and assist with unemployment claims

  
  


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  Create payroll-related reports as needed for internal and client-facing use

  
  

What You Bring

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  1–3 years of payroll experience; exposure to union payroll is a strong plus

  
  


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  Familiarity with payroll systems and solid knowledge of wage/tax regulations

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis skills

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail, time management, and confidentiality

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset

  
  


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  Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred