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Creative Financial Staffing
payroll specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$50,405 / year median in Illinois
-9% projected decline
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 theUnion 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 #