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Creative Financial Staffing

payroll specialist

Pay: $70,000–$75,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Schaumburg, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

Job Description

Union Payroll Specialist Ready to step into a high-impact payroll role where your union expertise is valued from day one? Join a stable, growing organization in the Northwest Suburbs seeking an experienced Union Payroll Specialist who can take ownership of a complex payroll environment and make an immediate contribution. Why This Opportunity Stands Out for the

Union Payroll Specialist:

Strong work-life balance with a collaborative, people-first leadership team

Competitive compensation package including a 10% annual bonus opportunity
Excellent benefits with generous 401(k) match and immediate participation eligibility
PTO begins accruing on day one plus multiple floating holidays each year
Growing organization offering long-term career advancement opportunities
Team-oriented culture with strong employee camaraderie and company-sponsored events

Target Compensation:

$70,000 – $75,000 base salary + 10% bonus Key Responsibilities for the

Union Payroll Specialist:

Process payroll across multiple unions, jurisdictions, and job sites while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements

Manage union deductions, fringe benefits, trust fund remittances, and union benefit reporting
Prepare certified payroll reports and maintain compliance with prevailing wage requirements
Partner with HR, Accounting, and Operations teams to resolve payroll issues and ensure payroll accuracy
Utilize advanced Excel and payroll systems to support reporting, audits, reconciliations, and process improvements Qualifications for the

Union Payroll Specialist:

Experience processing payroll in a union construction or similar unionized environment

Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, union wage structures, and fringe benefit contributions
Experience with multi-state payroll and union benefit fund reporting preferred
Proficiency with payroll systems and advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with Paylocity or similar platforms is a plus #

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