Payroll Manager

About the OpportunityA well-established heavy civil construction company in New York City is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a high-volume, union payroll function in a fully onsite environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on payroll leader with deep construction industry experience, strong knowledge of union and certified payroll, and prior experience managing staff.The Payroll Manager will oversee weekly payroll processing for approximately 800 employees and growing, while supervising a team of 3 payroll professionals. The organization is currently transitioning from Sage to CMiC, so experience with CMiC is strongly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for a large, growing employee populationOversee payroll operations within a heavy construction environmentEnsure accurate processing of union payroll, including multiple union agreements and related reportingAdminister and review certified payroll reporting in compliance with project and regulatory requirementsHandle year-end payroll activities including W-2s and related reconciliationsSupervise, train, and prioritize work for a team of 3 payroll staffImprove structure, accountability, and workflow across the payroll teamPartner with internal stakeholders to support payroll compliance and reporting requirementsAssist with and support the transition from Sage to CMiCMaintain payroll records, controls, and documentation in a highly detailed environmentHelp manage manual payroll processes while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracyRequired Qualifications5+ years of payroll experience in the construction industryPrior experience in a Payroll Manager or payroll supervisory capacityStrong experience with union payrollStrong knowledge of certified payrollExperience processing payroll in a high-volume environmentExperience managing or mentoring payroll staffKnowledge of year-end payroll processes including W-2sAbility to work fully onsite, 5 days per weekPreferred QualificationsExperience with CMiC softwareExperience supporting a payroll system conversion, ideally from Sage to CMiCBackground in heavy civil or commercial constructionExperience working with multiple unions, including trades such as Local 15, 14, 1010, and 361Ideal Candidate ProfileHands-on and detail-orientedComfortable operating in an environment where some processes are still manualStrong compliance mindsetEffective people manager who can bring structure and leadership to an established teamProactive and organized, with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced settingAdditional DetailsHours are approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMNo overtime expectedFully in-office role in Long Island City