Union Payroll

We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to support a service organization in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position will lead full-cycle payroll operations across multiple entities and states while helping maintain accurate employee, benefits, and tax records. The role is well suited for someone who brings strong union payroll knowledge, a sharp understanding of compliance requirements, and confidence working with payroll and HR systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end weekly payroll processing for several business entities with employees working in multiple states, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain employee payroll and HR records by processing new hires, separations, pay updates, withholding changes, and direct deposit information with close attention to detail.
• Oversee payroll system administration and electronic timekeeping data, keeping employee information current and supporting reliable approval workflows.
• Handle union payroll activities, including dues calculations, fringe benefit tracking, and wage administration in alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
• Review payroll-related transactions for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including wage and hour requirements and multi-state tax reporting obligations.
• Partner with finance and HR stakeholders to verify benefits deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments while providing guidance on payroll-related questions.
• Prepare payroll accounting support such as journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting needed for the general ledger and internal financial review.
• Produce payroll and personnel reports for leadership, auditors, and outside agencies, and assist with payroll, benefits, and insurance audit requests.
• Recommend and support improvements to payroll and benefits administration processes, including opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen policy consistency.