Senior Payroll Specialist – Construction 

Company: TechPro Power Group 

Location: Crofton, MD 

About Us: TechPro Power Group is a leading consortium of companies offering comprehensive electrical, instrumentation & control testing, start-up & commissioning services, and electrical test equipment rental, sales, calibration, and repair. Through our subsidiaries, including Potomac Testing, Sentinel Power Services, Technical Diagnostic Services, LLC (TDS) and TDS Rental and Leasing (Equipment), we serve a diverse range of industrial end markets, including power, oil & gas, and process industries. Committed to excellence and innovation, TechPro empowers clients to achieve operational excellence. 

Find out more about us: https://www.techpropowergroup.com/ 

About the position: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist. As the Senior Payroll Specialist at TechPro Power Group, you'll immerse yourself in a dynamic and innovative environment, aligning with our mission to provide unparalleled services across various industries.  

If you seek a challenging and rewarding role where you can apply your expertise and foster professional growth, we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting and dynamic environment. Teamwork, the adoption of technology and automation are encouraged. Ideas are welcome and learning is supported. Schedules are flexible and currently, this is a hybrid position with only 3-4 days in the office.   

Position Overview: 

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for unionized and non-union employees. This role ensures the smooth and efficient daily operations of payroll for our union groups and compliance with union contracts, applicable laws, and organizational policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate processing and recording of all company payrolls. 

• Process payroll for unionized and non-union employees accurately and on time, including adjustments for hours worked, overtime, and deductions.

• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with wage scales, benefits, and union regulations.

• Collaborate with HR and finance departments to reconcile payroll discrepancies and provide reporting on payroll metrics.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

• Respond to inquiries from employees and management regarding payroll issues and concerns.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes and data to identify and resolve issues proactively.

• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and changes in legislation affecting payroll and labor relations.

• Possess extensive knowledge of union payroll, including scale wages, deductions, and benefit calculations.

• Stay current with union agreements and rates.

• Maintain the Union Wage Package Comparison spreadsheet and update it as needed.

• Adjust rates and recalculate deductions as required for any out-of-jurisdiction work.

• Assist with monthly union fringe reporting.

• Support annual audits of the trust funds.

• Research and resolve any discrepancies related to trust fund payments.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of payroll experience, with a focus on union payroll processes. Previous payroll experience in a union environment is a must.

• Strong knowledge of payroll software required (e.g., Paylocity, Paycom, ADP, Paychex) 

• Experience with Paylocity is a plus.

• In-depth understanding of collective bargaining agreements and labor laws.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Teams is essential.

• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating with diverse teams. 

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually