Payroll Specialist - Union Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY: Union Benefits Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support to the entire Union Benefits team by triaging all received Service Now tickets and managing the submissions for all employee detail related to the monthly health & welfare and pension payments. Union Benefits Specialist also handle all mass union benefit deduction changes within the payroll system as well as preparing the weekly Union 401K and Supplemental Benefits reporting for payment processing and submitting its employee to the various third-party trust. This position supports our unionized employees represented by over 192 Collective Bargaining Agreements. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: + Run reports in Workday to obtain the employees Union 401K, AFLAC, and other voluntary benefit deductions to compile the weekly reporting and payment uploads to Accounts Payable for processing. + Create union medical deductions manually or via a mass upload within Workday based on the unionu2019s CBA language or renewal + Remit the corresponding employee detail for all monthly health & welfare and pension payments based on the unionu2019s third-party submission instructions. + Reviews, responds, or assigns out all Service Now tickets routed to the union benefits teams pertaining to various issues. + Collaborate closely with HR Management, Business Unit Finance Staff, HRIS, Field Management, Representatives at the union third-party trust to answer any union benefit related questions or to forward onto the applicable Union Benefits Administrator for assistance. + Assist the Senior Union Benefits Analyst with running payroll reports, collecting documents, and uploading data related to union audits. + Performs other job-related duties as assigned related to the overall support of the Union Benefits Administrators. QUALIFICATIONS: + Understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreement language and interpretation + Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills + Experience with payroll processing or benefits administration. Experience with Service Now and or other customer service ticketing system. + Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail + Intermediate to Advance level of Excel with emphasis on pivot tables, v/x look up, data queries + Experience with DOL Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Regular Rate of Pay calculation. Knowledge of State and Local payroll laws. Minimum Qualifications: + Experience with high volume customer service environments. + Minimum 1 year Payroll Experience + Intermediate level of MS Excel skills. + Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in high-volume, fast paced environment with strict deadlines. + Workday Experience Preferred Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in: u2022 Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. u2022 Health care and dependent care spending accounts. u2022 Short- and long-term disability. u2022 Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. u2022 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). u2022 Employee discount programs. u2022 Retirement plan with a generous company match. u2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). _The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._ EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ABOUT THE COMPANY Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republicu2019s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions: + Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. + Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customersu2019 expectations. + Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. + Driven : We deliver results in the right way. + Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. STRATEGY Republic Servicesu2019 strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customersu2019 multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers. Recycling and Waste We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customersu2019 specific needs. Environmental Solutions Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION Republicu2019s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth. The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nationu2019s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America. We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028. RECENT RECOGNITION + Barronu2019s 100 Most Sustainable Companies + CDP Discloser + Dow Jones Sustainability Indices + Ethisphereu2019s Worldu2019s Most Ethical Companies + Fortune Worldu2019s Most Admired Companies + Great Place to Work + Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global

Created: 2025-11-28