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Prominent Queens based organization is currently seeking a Payroll Manager to support payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 300+ employees. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a busy construction setting and can balance accuracy, compliance, and deadlines with confidence. The role requires strong expertise in union payroll, tax reporting, and payroll accounting, along with the ability to partner effectively with HR, finance, and leadership.
Job Responsibility:
Manage weekly and biweekly payroll cycles for approximately 300+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing
Oversee union payroll activities by applying contract terms, wage scales, and related payment rules correctly
Review earnings, overtime, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments to confirm proper calculations
Prepare payroll tax filings and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Reconcile payroll-related accounts, assist with journal entries, and support month-end general ledger close activities
Maintain organized payroll records and verify that employee information in the payroll system remains current and accurate
Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational leaders to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently
Produce audit support, certified payroll documentation, and other required payroll reports as needed
Monitor updates to payroll legislation, tax requirements, and union agreements to help maintain ongoing compliance
Requirements:
5+ years of payroll experience, ideally within the construction industry
Practical experience processing union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining requirements
Strong knowledge of payroll tax rules, compliance obligations, and statutory reporting
Experience supporting payroll accounting tasks, including reconciliations and payroll-related journal entries
Nice to have:
Familiarity with certified payroll reporting is preferred