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Payroll Specialist

ESPO Corporation
Appleton, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Payroll Specialist
Appleton, WI
12 month contract


Job Description:
Summary: Responsible for processing union payroll, reports, and government taxes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
  • 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:
  • High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of payroll experience is required; emphasis in union construction payroll is desired.
  • 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.


ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

Salary : $23 - $25

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