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Certified Union Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter•Houston, TX
•$32 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst will support payroll operations with specialized expertise in certified payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, particularly under the Davis-Bacon Act. The role is responsible for timely, accurate, and complete certified payroll reporting for public and government-funded projects, as well as payroll processing, reconciliation, auditing, data entry, tax calculations, and accounting duties. This contract-to-hire position is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one predetermined day working from home after the first 90 days. The stated pay range is $31.73–$32.69 per hour. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience in certified payroll.
  • Proficiency in certified payroll processes.
  • Expertise with payroll systems such as Paycom.
  • Experience with union payroll and construction industry payroll.
  • Strong reconciliation and auditing skills.
  • Knowledge of payroll tax and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain compliance with prevailing wage laws under the Davis-Bacon Act.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of certified payroll data for public and government-funded projects.
  • Support payroll operations through processing, reconciliation, and auditing.
  • Perform data entry related to payroll processing.
  • Handle payroll tax calculations and accounting duties.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (if eligible).
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage (if eligible).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available (if eligible).
  • Voluntary life insurance and AD&D for the employee and dependents (if eligible).
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage (if eligible).
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) (if eligible).
  • Transportation benefits (if eligible).
  • Employee Assistance Program (if eligible).
  • Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave (if eligible).

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