Operations Payroll Representative

Centuri Group, Inc.•Naperville, IL

6d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, committed to safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you! As an Operations Payroll Representative you will support the office, operations, and accounting services team by ensuring accurate processing and recording of all company payroll including union and non-union payroll. Participating in daily data entry, payroll processing, and work closely with multiple departments to ensure accurate payroll operations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field (HR, Accounting, Finance, or Business)
Minimum 1+ year of experience processing multi-state union and non-union payroll, including movement between unions
Strong knowledge of union and non-union payroll procedures
Experience with SAP, Excel, Adobe, and SuccessFactors with ability to learn new applications

Responsibilities

Enter and review employee time, per diem, rig rent, truck pay, and boot pay; process overrides for rates, unions, and taxes
Process EDFs for employee changes, movement, layoffs, terminations, and long-term layoff closures
Handle payroll corrections and prior-period adjustments (missed hours, wrong jobs/rates, over/underpayments, separate checks, and union-specific requirements)
Compile and distribute steward reports and check stubs for all trades by job; ensure union dues, benefits, and fringe reporting accuracy
Support employees with payroll, tax, W-4, direct deposit, personal info updates, and benefits/fringe questions
Resolve union issues (missing/incorrect benefits or hours) by coordinating with operations, union benefits teams, and corporate partners
Support onboarding by sending and tracking new hire/re-hire details; assist with annual rate/fringe updates and union agreements
Run zero-hours reports, communicate discrepancies to operations, and collaborate with leadership and team members as needed
Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership