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Payroll Specialist

CFS
Warwick, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
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Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

A growing organization within the construction and skilled trades sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage complex, high-volume payroll operations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with hands-on experience in prevailing wage and union payroll, who is comfortable working in a deadline-driven, compliance-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll using ADP for hourly and salaried employees
  • Administer prevailing wage payroll, including certified payroll reporting and compliance
  • Manage union payroll, including dues, benefits, and multi-union requirements
  • Ensure accurate job costing and labor allocation by project
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and labor regulations
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and respond to audits or compliance inquiries
  • Reconcile payroll reports, taxes, benefits, and garnishments
  • Collaborate with HR, finance, and operations to resolve payroll discrepancies
  • Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policy

Qualifications

  • 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in construction or a related industry
  • Demonstrated experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll
  • Hands-on experience processing union payroll
  • Proficiency with ADP payroll systems required
  • Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and labor compliance
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

What’s Offered

  • Stable payroll environment with consistent volume
  • Opportunity to work in a specialized, compliance-driven payroll function
  • Collaborative team culture and long-term growth potential

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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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