Union Payroll Administrator

E-J Electric Installation Co.•Wallingford, CT

1d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

E-J Electric T&D LLC specializes in transmission, distribution, substation, and civil construction. With a strong “safety first” culture, E-J delivers a wide range of projects from emergency response efforts to complex turnkey solutions supporting large-scale power and renewable energy initiatives. Known for its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, E-J serves both public and private sectors, partnering closely with some of the nation’s largest utilities. The company is dedicated to building a cleaner, more resilient energy future that reflects the evolving needs of the communities it serves. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com.

Requirements

Minimum 4+ years of hands-on union payroll processing experience, preferably with IBEW or IATSE
Strong working knowledge of FLSA, federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations
Associates Degree preferred
Experience in a multi-entity contractor construction environment or manufacturing setting preferred
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Hands-on, no-nonsense attitude and willingness to think outside the box
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Professional judgment and discretion
Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, proprietary systems, and a variety of timekeeping platforms
Intermediate Excel using VLOOKUP and pivot tables

Nice To Haves

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
Experience with Payroll System Implementation (Workday, Miter, Procore)

Responsibilities

Timely and accurately processing weekly multi-state, multi-company payrolls
Processing on-demand payments, retro payments, one-time payments, and tax adjustments
Managing void checks, direct deposit changes and reversals, and overpayment collections
Reviewing and setting up withholding orders for levies, garnishments, child support, and other involuntary wage assignment orders in the payroll system
Understanding union pay and paid time off rules
Coordinate with Operations Managers, Foremen, and Supervisors to validate and finalize attendance records and ensure timely completion of corrections prior to payroll processing
Answering employee payroll and timekeeping questions and concerns in a timely manner
Managing the timely resolution of union payroll matters
Ensuring onboarding and offboarding tasks are completed, and employees are properly and timely
Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports and supporting documentation
Update weekly and monthly payroll metrics reports
Work with the GL team to reconcile payroll data with accounting records, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, and perform related account reconciliations and journal entries
Work with project managers and billing coordinators on the payroll component of AIA contract billing
Assist with labor audits, prevailing wage investigations, and compliance reviews
Special projects as required