Payroll Specialist at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company in Appleton, WI

Job description

• Payroll Specialist
• Location: Appleton, WI
• Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
• Contract Details
• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $23.00–$25.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Responsible for processing union payroll, reports, and government taxes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with field management staff to collect union new hire paperwork. Ensure information is complete and accurate, following up on any issues or missing information.
• Create union employee record in ERP system, updating employment data or status changes. Ensure severance, termination, and disciplinary forms are reflected appropriately.
• Using reports, review field time entry for potential errors in hours, union, pay class, and per diem. Follow up with site teams and address as appropriate prior to payroll processing.
• Process weekly union payroll and off-cycle checks in a timely manner by importing time details and validating entries created. Confirm calculation of earnings, deductions, garnishments, union liabilities, and taxes. Ensure paychecks are distributed on time.
• Prepare monthly union remittances. Using system reports, calculate amounts and submit payment requests, ensuring reconciliation between liabilities accrued and payments. Match payments with labor details and remit to appropriate funds.
• Prepare reports, check for accuracy, and resolve discrepancies as part of business recordkeeping and compliance activities.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries related to union employee payroll.
• Submit new hire reports to state agencies.
• Process child support and other court orders as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Completed) required
• At least 3 years of payroll experience required; emphasis in union construction payroll
• Must have excellent organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use Excel to manipulate and analyze data
• Experience processing construction payroll preferred
• Experience with Oracle or other large software vendors preferred

Skills

Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund