Union Payroll Consultant

Union Payroll Consultant

Temporary role with our client west of Pittsburgh, PA.
Hybrid Position: On-site at least 1 day per week

Summary
This is a hands-on leadership and advisory role focused on union payroll accuracy, compliance, systems alignment, and process improvement. Estimated duration of this engagement is 12-24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight and guidance for weekly union payroll processing
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues related to union rules, job costing, and multi-state employment
• Deliver subject-matter expertise in union payroll, including wage rates, fringes, deductions, benefit allocations, and prevailing or certified wage requirements
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy, compliance, and consistency across jurisdictions
• Support complex payroll corrections, adjustments, and compliance-driven changes
• Coordinate with ADP on payroll tax filings, W-2s, quarterly reconciliations, and issue resolution
• Advise on proper payroll setup, processing, and review within system; oversee and improve payroll system workflows
• Establish review standards, documentation, and repeatable processes to improve control and sustainability
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with union payroll environment (required)
• ADP payroll experience (Workforce Now, ADP Enterprise, or equivalent), including tax coordination (required)
• Expertise in multi-state payroll taxes and regulatory compliance
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or advising payroll staff
• Proven capability handling complex payroll scenarios with minimal supervision
• Ability to step into a temporary advisory role and quickly assess, stabilize, and improve payroll operations
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal