Payroll and Benefits Analyst

Role Summary

UNACEM North America is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Analyst for an on-site role at the Scottsdale, AZ office. This position provides specialized technical support for payroll and benefits for our locations. It requires hands-on execution of payroll cycles, union payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with federal, Arizona, and California employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and monthly payroll for union and non-union employees with strict adherence to deadlines
• Validate hours worked, overtime, premiums, and correct all earnings and deductions
• Apply collective bargaining agreement terms accurately
• Maintain payroll records, including taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and union contributions
• Ensure compliance with California employment law
• Administer employee benefits programs
• Process benefits changes related to new hires, terminations and life events.
• Support annual Open Enrollment.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay and benefits.
• Prepare operational payroll and benefits reports.
• Support internal and external audits, including union audits and 401k audits.
• Execute payroll and benefits components of onboarding and offboarding.
• Operate payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems as an advanced user.
• Submit payroll tax, ACA, 401k and year-end information.
• Identify process improvements.
• Maintain updated knowledge of federal, Arizona and California regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with union payroll
• Knowledge of California wage and hour requirements
• Three or more years of payroll experience
• Experience administering employee benefits
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll systems; Paychex preferred
• Ability to reconcile payroll data accurately
• Customer service mindset
• Confidentiality and attention to detail
• Industrial environment experience preferred
• CPP certification is a plus