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Position Summary The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate, timely and confidential processing of union and staff payroll for CCI's craft and office employees. This position supports multiple jobs and divisions, verifies time and labor allocations, administers union-related payroll requirements, and coordinates with project management, field supervision and Accounting to maintain reliable job-cost and payroll records. Key Responsibilities Process weekly payroll and any additional payroll cycles; verify hours, pay rates, overtime, double time, paid leave, deductions and adjustments before approval. Collect, reconcile and follow up on field timesheets and electronic time entries with foremen, superintendents, project managers and division leaders. Code labor hours and payroll costs accurately to employees, projects, cost codes, divisions and appropriate direct/indirect accounts. Maintain union wage classifications, collective bargaining rates, fringe-benefit deductions/contributions and applicable union remittance reports; reconcile to payroll registers. Prepare and reconcile certified payroll and prevailing-wage records when contract requirements apply, including classification and fringe documentation. Maintain employee payroll records, tax withholding forms, direct deposits, garnishments, benefit deductions and authorized pay changes. Reconcile payroll registers, labor distribution, benefit deductions and general ledger postings; investigate exceptions promptly. Coordinate payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, quarterly/year-end reconciliation and agency notices with the payroll provider and Controller. Handle new-hire setup, terminations and final-pay processing in coordination with HR and applicable law. Respond professionally to employee pay inquiries while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining an audit trail. Prepare recurring payroll, overtime, labor-cost and exception reports for Accounting and operations; assist with audits and workers' compensation payroll reviews. Required Qualifications 2+ years of payroll processing or accounting experience; construction payroll experience strongly preferred. Ability to review detailed timesheets, reconcile accounts and work accurately under weekly deadlines. Working knowledge of wage-and-hour practices, payroll taxes, deductions and confidentiality requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/accounting systems; experience with Foundation Software is a plus. Strong communication skills and ability to resolve discrepancies with field and office personnel. Preferred Qualifications Experience with union construction payroll, multiple collective bargaining agreements, fringe remittances and certified payroll. Familiarity with Michigan payroll requirements, multi-job labor allocation and job-cost accounting. Success Measures Payroll completed accurately and on schedule with documented approvals. Timesheet and cost-code exceptions resolved before payroll close whenever possible. Union reports, certified payroll and payroll reconciliations submitted by required deadlines. Employee payroll inquiries addressed promptly and confidentially. Work Expectations Regular attendance during payroll processing windows is essential. This position involves frequent computer work, confidential employee information, coordination with field teams and occasional deadline-driven overtime as authorized.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person