Union Payroll Specialist
AB Facility Services • Florham Park, New Jersey • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2026
About Us
AB Facility Services is a trusted facility solutions partner delivering integrated maintenance and building support services - helping organizations create and maintain safe, efficient, high-performing, and welcoming environments.
Position Overview
AB Facility Services is seeking a detail-oriented Union Payroll Specialist to manage and support payroll operations with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience processing union payroll and a strong understanding of union wage rates, benefits, deductions, and payroll requirements. This role will primarily support Payroll and Finance, with occasional administrative support to Human Resources.
What You'll Do
Payroll & Timekeeping
- Review and process approved employee timekeeping records for accuracy, including hours worked, job/project codes, overtime, PTO, and other pay categories.
- Process union payroll, including applicable wage rates, fringe benefits, deductions, and union-related requirements.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including wage changes, deductions, benefits, tax information, and other updates.
- Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxable/non-taxable wages, and department/project activity.
- Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end processing, W-2s, and payroll audits.
- Stay current with applicable payroll laws, regulations, and union requirements.
- Maintain confidential payroll and employee information.
Finance & HR Support
- Provide payroll reports and data to the Finance team as needed.
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and audits.
- Support payroll-related process improvements and documentation.
- Provide occasional administrative support to HR, including employee records and other HR-related tasks.
What We're Looking For
- 2–5+ years of payroll experience, with hands-on union payroll experience required.
- Strong understanding of union wage rates, fringe benefits, deductions, and payroll requirements.
- Experience working with multiple pay rates, overtime, job codes, and/or project-based payroll.
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and tax requirements.
- Strong Excel and payroll/accounting software skills.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.
Schedule
- Full-time, in-office
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Working for ABFS
ABFS promotes a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and career development opportunities. We believe employees should have meaningful roles and opportunities to contribute to our company's culture and operations.
ABFS is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $55,000–$80,000 per year (median ~$65,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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