Payroll Compliance Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:  Payroll Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support to the entire Payroll Compliance 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. The incumbent will 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. The Payroll Compliance Specialist supports our employees represented by Collective Bargaining Agreements. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIIES: Run reports in Workday to obtain the employees Union 401K, AFLAC, and other Voluntary Benefit deductions use to compile the weekly reporting and payment upload to Accounts Payable for processing.    Create union medical deductions manually or via a mass upload within Workday when instructed based on the union’s CBA language or renewal   Remit the corresponding employee detail for all the monthly health & welfare and pension payments based on the union’s third-party submission instructions.   Reviews, responds, or assigns out all Service Now tickets routed to the union benefits teams pertaining to various issues such as:   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 Payroll Compliance Analyst with running payroll reports, collecting documents, and uploading data related to union audits.   Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. 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 REQUIREMENTS: 0 - 2 years of experience supporting high-volume administrative or payroll operations including processing sensitive documents, accurate records management, and performing data entry in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position is a hybrid role based at Republic Service's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid is 4-days per week onsite, and 1-day remote. This position will not be eligible to be fully remote. Please note, our HR Generalist-Corporate position is not sponsorship eligible. Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.  • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits 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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.   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 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 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 t