Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processes for hourly, salaried and union employees using UKG, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Maintain accurate payroll records in UKG, including new hires, terminations, deductions, bonuses and other adjustments
- Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state and local tax laws, as well as industry-specific labor regulations and union agreements
- Monitor, validate and troubleshoot time-tracking data in UKG, working closely with project and site managers to ensure accurate timekeeping and address discrepancies
- Generate payroll reports, cost allocation reports and other relevant data for management, HR, and accounting teams
- Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing support and resolving payroll issues for employees in a timely and professional manner
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll processes, implement best practices and improve efficiency in payroll operations
- Support payroll audits and conduct regular compliance checks, preparing and providing necessary documentation and reports.
Payroll Specialist Requirements:
- 3+ years of payroll experience, with at least 1 year using UKG/Kronos
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field preferred but not required
- Proficient in UKG (Kronos) for payroll, timekeeping, and data reporting; experience with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software a plus
- Understanding of construction industry labor practices, union requirements and wage and hour regulations
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll-related information clearly to employees and management
- Ability to troubleshoot payroll and timekeeping issues efficiently, especially in a construction work environment
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with UKG experience and a background in payroll, please apply today!
Thank you,
Cara Jarosz
Unit Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
