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Construction Payroll Administrator

United States, Worcester · Job Posted March 20, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Union Construction Payroll Administrator to manage our payroll. As a union construction company, the ideal candidate will possess experience with running payrolls through our accounting system and managing and reconciling the reporting of union benefits with knowledge of certified workforce reporting requirements for both public and private construction projects.

Job Responsibility

  • Process payroll for company employees accurately and in a timely manner
  • Handle all payroll reporting, including withholdings, deductions, W-2 processing, and required tax payments
  • Manage payroll-related data entry and reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
  • Handle monthly union reporting focusing on accuracy and timeliness
  • Process and report on union benefits accurately and on time
  • Participate in audits related to payroll and benefits, providing necessary documentation
  • Maintain accurate job costing, contracts, and general ledger within the Sage 300 system
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports related to payroll and job costs
  • Ensure all certified payroll reporting is completed accurately and meets federal and state requirements

Requirements

  • Any degree (preferred)
  • 3+ years of construction payroll
  • Full cycle payroll (start to finish. Including deductions, garnishments and reconciling to GL)
  • Strong understanding of union payroll, wage rates and benefits
  • Systems: SAGE300 CRE, HH2 payroll (ADP and ADP Etime work too), use of excel
  • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to handle sensitive information

Nice to have

  • Certified reporting and prevailing wage
  • Knowledge of accrual accounting
  • Experience with ADP or HH2 payroll

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

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