NEW JOB OPENING
PAYROLL ANALYST - UNION PAYROLL & COMPLIANCE
IN KINGSTON, RI, USA!

 

Date Posted: 08/19/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506007
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Payroll Analyst - Union Payroll & Compliance
Job Location: Kingston, RI, USA, 02881
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (35 hours/week) (Monday - Friday)
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 4
Min Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 34.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Audit, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Reconciliation, Reporting, Workday
Experience Desired: Progressively responsible payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment (3 yrs); Strong understanding of payroll processes, wage calculations, overtime, and payroll regulations (3 yrs); Experience working with collective bargaining agreements or union payroll is highly desirable (3 yrs); Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze and reconcile large datasets (3 yrs); Experience auditing time records and payroll transactions (3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Required Skills and Experience:
• Understanding of payroll processes, wage calculations, and payroll regulations
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and union payroll requirements
• Understanding of how union contracts affect wages, differentials, overtime, and special pay situations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience analyzing large datasets and reconciling payroll information
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to create and maintain payroll reports
• Experience processing high-volume bi-weekly payroll
• Experience auditing employee time records and payroll transactions
• Experience researching and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Experience processing retroactive pay adjustments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment


Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Experience with Workday and/or PeopleSoft payroll systems
• Experience in a unionized work environment
• Experience supporting payroll process improvement initiatives
• Public sector, healthcare, higher education, or large enterprise payroll experience
• Experience with payroll audits and compliance reviews

Payroll Analyst Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support bi-weekly payroll processing, timecard auditing, payroll corrections, and employee pay inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll administration experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting critical payroll deadlines.
This position requires close collaboration with employees, supervisors, HR, and departmental contacts to ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements

Payroll Analyst Job Responsibilities:
• Process and support bi-weekly payroll activities
• Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy and completeness
• Research, identify, and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Coordinate with departments to correct timekeeping and payroll issues
• Process retroactive pay adjustments and payroll corrections
• Review employee pay statements and investigate compensation concerns
• Ensure payroll transactions comply with organizational policies and union contract requirements
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
• Analyze payroll data and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliation activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll operations


  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

 

Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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