Payroll Specialist (Union focus) (Req #: 952) - Peckham Industries

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924, and we believe our " family by choice " ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

This role in the Payroll Department supports HR, Legal, and the Executive Team by managing the Vista system, maintaining union records, and improving system processes.

Essential Functions:

1. Efficiency . Ensure the proper utilization of the Vista system, maintaining all fields and templates, and enhancing system integrations to improve automation and reduce manual processes.

2. Results matter. Maintain and update a comprehensive database of union records, including CBA renewals, pay rates, and adjustments, while also managing the CBA schedule, pay rate structure, and HR/pay rules grid.

3. Communicate CBA information across the company, manage the template audit report, and report any conflicts or system changes.

4. Ownership and caring. Complete monthly union filings in collaboration with team members, with the goal of eventually taking full responsibility for union filings and payments under supervision.

5. Committed to serve. Oversee Prevailing Wage activities, providing support to team members across various locations.

6. Dedication. Manage the Supplemental Wages process and lead monthly meetings to ensure accuracy and compliance.

7. Respect and engage. Collaborate with management on drafting memorandums and new contracts as needed.

8. Focused. Assist Human Resources in communicating policy issues effectively across the organization.

9. Mastery. Lead union audits, ensuring thorough preparation and execution.

10. Obligated . Manage the shared drive for Payroll, HR, Legal, and the Executive Team, ensuring organized and accessible records.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-state and unionized Payroll environments required.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or a related field, required.
3. Knowledge of Payroll best practices, applicable Federal and State wage, hour, and tax laws, or Fundamental Payroll Certification, preferred.
4. Prevailing Wage experience, highly desirable
5. Microsoft Office proficiency including Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
6. Experience with Vista/Viewpoint/Trimble Products highly advantageous
7. Proficient written and verbal English communication skills
8. Excellent organization and customer relation skills
9. Sharp analytical skills with the ability to identify "why"
10. Adherence to internal controls and maintain confidentiality and security of data
11. Highly ethical, analytical, team-oriented, flexible, inquisitive & logical
12. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 10-20% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. This is mostly sedentary, outside of travel, in an office space. The abilities to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing, as necessary, are required.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact .

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