We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support complex payroll operations for a large workforce in Franklin, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position requires strong expertise in U.S. payroll administration, including union payroll environments, certified payroll reporting, and cross-border payroll support for Canada. The ideal candidate will bring precision, compliance knowledge, and the ability to manage detailed payroll requirements across multiple jurisdictions and labor agreements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume employee population while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Manage payroll activities for union construction employees across multiple trades, ensuring pay practices align with varied collective bargaining agreements and union-specific rules.<br>• Calculate and process union-related obligations, including dues and employer-funded benefit contributions such as retirement, health and welfare, and vacation funds.<br>• Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation for client projects and government-related work, ensuring all wage and hour reporting is complete and compliant.<br>• Support union and certified payroll audits by organizing records, validating payroll data, and responding to third-party review requests.<br>• Assist with Canadian payroll processing, including payroll requirements tied to federal and provincial tax regulations.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to help maintain accurate workers’ compensation coding, support annual true-up activities, and contribute to audit readiness.<br>• Review multi-state payroll transactions to ensure proper taxation, deductions, and payments across different jurisdictions.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems to maintain employee payroll records, process updates, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support complex payroll operations for a large workforce in Franklin, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate payroll processing across U.S. jurisdictions, with added responsibility for union construction payroll, certified payroll reporting, Canadian payroll support, and workers’ compensation coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume employee population, ensuring timely and accurate payment across multiple states.<br>• Administer specialized union construction payroll covering multiple trades and a wide range of collective bargaining agreements with distinct pay rules and reciprocity considerations.<br>• Calculate, track, and remit union-related obligations, including dues and benefit contributions such as retirement, health and welfare, and vacation funds based on applicable agreement terms.<br>• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for client projects and government-related work, maintaining compliance with required wage, hour, and payment documentation standards.<br>• Support external reviews and audits connected to union funds, certified payroll activity, and project-specific payroll records by organizing documentation and responding to inquiries.<br>• Assist with Canadian payroll activities, including payroll processing considerations tied to federal and provincial requirements and related statutory deductions.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate workers’ compensation cost allocation, support annual estimates and true-up activity, and help ensure payroll charges align with job-level reporting.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now and other payroll tools to maintain employee payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.