7+ years of HR Generalist or Union Benefits experience in the construction sector
In-depth understanding of construction CBAs and union benefits management
Proficient with union reporting and setting up fringe benefits in HR/payroll systems
Experience in configuring union rates and classifications effectively
Skilled at reconciling payroll with union reporting
Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems and their configurations
Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
Responsibilities
Support daily HR operations for employees and management
Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and HRIS updates
Administer union benefits according to CBA requirements
Manage classifications, enrollment, and eligibility for union benefits
Establish and maintain wage, benefit, and fringe requirements in payroll systems
Compile and submit union and fringe benefit reports regularly
Review and reconcile payroll data with union reports for accuracy
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized union benefits role
Experience in a dynamic construction industry environment
Chance to work closely with union representatives and various departments
Support for regulatory compliance and audit readiness in HR operations
Full Job Description
Position Summary
AB Facility Service is seeking an experienced HR & Union Benefits Specialist with 7+ years of HR and union administration experience in the construction industry. This position will support day-to-day HR operations while managing union benefits, CBA requirements, union reporting, and fringe benefit setup and administration within the HR/payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day HR Generalist support to employees and managers.
Manage onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, HRIS updates, and employee records.
Administer union benefits and eligibility in accordance with applicable CBAs.
Manage union enrollments, classifications, benefit changes, and eligibility requirements.
Set up and maintain union wage, benefit, and fringe requirements within HR/payroll systems.
Set up new union accounts, classifications, benefit funds, fringe rates, and contribution requirements in the system.
Maintain and update union fringe rates, pension, health & welfare, vacation, training, and other benefit contributions.
Prepare and submit recurring union reports and fringe benefit reports.
Reconcile union reports against payroll and timekeeping records.
Review payroll data to ensure union wages, deductions, and fringe benefits are accurate.
Resolve discrepancies between payroll, union reports, benefit funds, and CBA requirements.
Assist with certified payroll and construction labor reporting.
Interpret and apply CBA requirements related to wages, classifications, benefits, and fringe obligations.
Work with union representatives, benefit funds, Payroll, Accounting, and Operations.
Maintain accurate union records and documentation for audits and compliance.
Support general HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of HR Generalist, HR Operations, Union Benefits, or related experience.
Required: 7+ years of union HR/benefits experience in the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of construction CBAs, union benefits, wage requirements, and fringe obligations.
Hands-on experience with union reporting and fringe benefit setup in HR/payroll systems.
Experience setting up and maintaining union rates, classifications, benefit funds, and contribution rules.
Experience with pension, health & welfare, vacation, training, and other union fund reporting.
Strong payroll reconciliation and Excel skills.
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems and system configuration.
Ability to interpret and apply CBAs accurately.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple recurring reporting deadlines.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
