Payroll Specialist

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Job description

Payroll Specialist for an Environmental Engineering Firm

Company Overview: Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding environmental engineering consulting firm as a Payroll Specialist. They are passionate about their work, and their commitment to excellence drives everything they do. Their collaborative, fast-paced work environment supports professional growth and independence, making it an ideal place for those who thrive in a complex, project-based structure.

Position Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Payroll Specialist to oversee full-cycle payroll processing for a diverse workforce, which includes up to 800 employees.

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist:

• Full-Cycle Payroll Processing: The Payroll Specialist will accurately process payroll for up to 800 employees, focusing on multi-state and union payroll.

• Union Payroll Expertise: The Payroll Specialist will manage payroll for approximately 300 union employees, ensuring strict compliance with CBAs and company policies.

• Project-Based Payroll: Handle complex, project-based payroll across different divisions, including processing terminations as required.

• Excel Proficiency: Use advanced Excel functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros to analyze payroll data and generate insightful reports.

• Complex Payroll Situations: The Payroll Specialist will manage and resolve complex payroll issues, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications of the Payroll Specialist:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, with a strong emphasis on union payroll.

• Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now.

• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

• Union payroll knowledge is a plus!

• Outgoing and self-motivated, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

• Comfortable working in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment.

Benefits of this Payroll Specialist Role:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth.
• Paid holidays and PTO policy.
• Hybrid work schedule, (in-office 1x a week after the initial training period.)
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
• Salary Range: $56,000 - $66,500

If you are a Payroll Specialist who excels at managing complex payroll processes in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

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