Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist performs advanced payroll functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee compensation. This role independently manages complex payroll transactions, applies payroll policies and collective bargaining agreements, resolves escalated payroll issues, and performs payroll reconciliation and reporting activities. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert on payroll processes and may provide guidance and support to other payroll staff.

Key responsibilities include validating employee hours for accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, applying pay rules outlined in ATU and Teamster labor contracts, adhering to Department of Labor requirements, utilizing ADP Payroll, and assisting the Payroll Manager as needed.

• Payroll processing
• Compliance and policy administration
• Issue resolution
• Auditing & Reconciliation
• Payroll Reporting
• Audit support
• Year-end processing
• additional duties may be assigned

Preferred Qualifications & Skills Experience processing payroll in ADP Strong understanding of payroll laws and compliance requirements Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and union contracts Payroll reconciliation and auditing experience Knowledge of garnishments, tax withholding, and benefit deductions Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information Level 1 Background check;
Seven-year criminal background investigation;
Social Security verification;
Sex offender registry check;
Must pass a 5-panel drug screen