Senior Payroll Specialist
Core
Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the United States and Canada, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency for unionized and non-unionized employees.
Role type
Senior Payroll Specialist
Builds
Reliable and compliant compensation practices across multiple jurisdictions
Domain
Payroll administration and compliance
Required skills
Multi-jurisdictional payroll processing, Union payroll administration, Collective bargaining agreement interpretation, ADP Workforce Now, Payroll compliance, Data reconciliation, SOP development, Audit support, System configuration, Stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
UKG time management systems, CPP or FPC certification, Global payroll experience, M&A payroll transitions, General ledger interfaces, Prevailing wage knowledge
Technologies
ADP Workforce Now, UKG
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle, multi-jurisdictional payroll processing; Ensure accurate and timely processing of regular and off-cycle payrolls; Review and reconcile payroll information with HR, benefits, and Finance data; Process payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements; Validate union employee earnings; Administer and reconcile union dues and labor-related deductions; Coordinate with HR and Labor Relations on payroll changes; Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation; Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local legislation; Develop, maintain, and update payroll SOPs and internal controls; Support internal and external payroll audits; Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies; Maintain payroll system configurations and support data quality improvements; Collaborate with stakeholders on payroll system integrations; Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, IT, and Labor Relations; Serve as a payroll subject matter expert; Support payroll changes resulting from collective bargaining negotiations; Identify and implement scalable payroll processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC