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One Tech Engineering

Payroll Specialist

Appleton, WI

$23 - $31.25/hr

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Payroll Specialist for a position located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing union payroll, reports, and ...

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Payroll Specialist

Appleton, WI

One Tech Engineering
11 - 50 employees
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$23 - $31.25/hr

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Job description

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Payroll Specialist for a position located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing union payroll, reports, and government taxes.


The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of payroll experience.

Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.


Payroll Specialist 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.

Requirements of the Payroll Specialist:

  • High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of payroll experience.
  • Union construction payroll experience is preferred.
  • Experience processing construction payroll preferred.
  • Experience with Oracle or other large software vendors preferred.
  • 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.