Lead Payroll Specialist

Payroll Manager

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our organization. This role requires a keen understanding of government regulations and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance. The ideal candidate will lead our payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow and excellent service delivery.

• Supervise and manage the payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with all government regulations.
• Provide advice, coordination, and workflow management to the payroll team.
• Manage union payroll processing and employee payroll master data, ensuring accurate classification and accounting of employee earnings.
• Determine appropriate tax jurisdictions and document deductions in accordance with federal and state laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Update system data as needed and enter accurate HR information into the payroll system.
• Analyze timecard data and input it into the computerized payroll system.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company, employee, and customer data.
• Process payroll accurately and submit files to the bank promptly, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Scan, archive, or filephis payroll-related documents following approved policies.
• Respond to management and employee inquiries accurately and timely.
• Investigate complex problems and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead initiatives for productivity and service-level improvements.
• Follow procedures related to employee terminations, leaves of absence, and status changes.
• Update collective bargaining agreements and maintain current rates in the payroll software.
• Track and submit certified reports for prevailing wage job compliance.
• Audit and submit assigned monthly union reports and coordinate ઊ audit requests.

• Expertise in payroll processing, union payroll, certified payroll, and multi-state payroll.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll software, preferably eCMS.
• Associate degree in business administration, accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with multistate withholding, union reporting, and prevailing wage laws.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and professionalism.

• Bachelor's degree and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of the construction industry is a+++++++++++++++++++
  ** a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of experience directly managing people preferred.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• High-quality documentation and report preparation skills.
• Effective collaboration, organizational, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, training, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting with all levels, including senior management.

The role requires working in the office from Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with the.