Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: Appleton, WI

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $23.00–$25.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Responsible for processing union payroll, reports, and government taxes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with field management staff to collect union new hire paperwork. Ensure information is complete and accurate, following up on any issues or missing information.
• Create union employee record in ERP system, updating employment data or status changes. Ensure severance, termination, and disciplinary forms are reflected appropriately.
• Using reports, review field time entry for potential errors in hours, union, pay class, and per diem. Follow up with site teams and address as appropriate prior to payroll processing.
• Process weekly union payroll and off-cycle checks in a timely manner by importing time details and validating entries created. Confirm calculation of earnings, deductions, garnishments, union liabilities, and taxes. Ensure paychecks are distributed on time.
• Prepare monthly union remittances. Using system reports, calculate amounts and submit payment requests, ensuring reconciliation between liabilities accrued and payments. Match payments with labor details and remit to appropriate funds.
• Prepare reports, check for accuracy, and resolve discrepancies as part of business recordkeeping and compliance activities.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries related to union employee payroll.
• Submit new hire reports to state agencies.
• Process child support and other court orders as necessary.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Completed) required

Required Experience

• At least 3 years of payroll experience required; emphasis in union construction payroll

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience processing construction payroll preferred
• Experience with Oracle or other large software vendors preferred

Required Skills

• Must have excellent organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use Excel to manipulate and analyze data

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14484