Under the general direction of the Payroll Manager, the Union Payroll Analyst will perform the following essential duties:

Essential Duties

• Process weekly payroll and corrections as needed for union employees
• Set up and process employee deductions for weekly payroll, including union deductions and liabilities, taxes, benefits, and wage garnishments
• Create and submit reporting to all union locals as required
• Conduct union payroll audits
• Serve as a secondary processor for non-union bi-weekly payroll functions
• Implement relevant payroll policies to include compliance with Davis Bacon and union rules and rates
• Engage in critical aspects of payroll in a confidential manner
• Participate in special projects and team training as assigned
• Serve as the point of contact for field representatives and leadership
• Independently research and analyze union contracts
• Conduct weekly payroll audits during each processing cycle to ensure accuracy of execution of union contracts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in processing union payroll required
• Payroll experience in the construction industry is preferred
• Experience in understanding collective bargaining agreements for accurately processing union payroll
• Versed in processing multi-state payroll
• Viewpoint (Vista) experience is a plus
• Skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Possess a proactive approach, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws

Additional Essential Job-Related Skills:

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet established deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
• Proficient in ERP
• Ability to produce ad hoc financial reports timely.
• Ability to maneuver through various software programs simultaneously.
• Ability to use search tools, browsers, email, attach files, scan, and fax.
• Possess strong oral/written communication skills.
• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with all internal and external customers to exchange and convey information.
• Ability to work independently where judgment and discretion are applied.

Essential Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift, handle, and carry materials, equipment, and supplies as necessary up to five (5) pounds.
• Lift five (5) pounds floor to waist, lift five (5) pounds waist to shoulder, lift and carry up to five (5) pounds, and push/pull five (5) pounds. 
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment with pushbuttons and/or touch screens.

Essential Communication Skills:

• Read and interpret documents. 
• Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material.
• Communicate effectively and listen attentively.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak tactfully and effectively to internal and external contacts in one-on-one situations and small or large group settings.
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal communications.
• Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to balance multiple projects.
• Possess strong leadership and motivational skills.

Essential Mathematical Skills:

• Perform addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Essential Interpersonal Skills:

• High sense of integrity and ethics
• Trustworthy
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to accept performance feedback
• Goal and deadline oriented
• Ability to adapt to change
• Detail oriented
• Service focused
• Team-oriented

Essential Reasoning Ability:

• Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people.
• Solve practical problems in a variety of situations. 
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

General Requirements and/or Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the Payroll Manager and/or designee.

Hours of Employment:

Normal business operation hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Compensation:

The employee in the Union Payroll Analyst position is an exempt employee under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 USC §§201, et Seq., and as a result thereof is entitled to accumulate or to be paid any compensatory time off or overtime.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. 

The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available), dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire.  Paid time off and 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee’s or job applicant’s disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.