Payroll Manager Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-established, privately held organization to hire an experienced Payroll Manager who thrives in a hands‑on, in‑house environment.

This is an individual contributor role designed for a senior payroll professional who wants full ownership of payroll, deep involvement in union and compliance matters, and the satisfaction of working in a stable, well-run organization, without managing a team.

Why The Payroll Manager Opportunity Stands Out

• True Ownership: End-to-end responsibility for payroll, not oversight of a vendor


• Union Payroll Expertise Required: Work directly with CBAs, wage classifications, fringes, and deductions


• Stability: Long-standing, privately held company with a strong internal finance team


• Excellent Benefits: Employer-paid medical premiums (100%)


• Collaborative Environment: Partner closely with Accounting and Finance as the in-house payroll expert

What The Payroll Manager Will Be Responsible For

• Manage the full payroll lifecycle for a mixed employee population, including union employees


• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements, wage schedules, fringes, deductions, and certified payroll requirements


• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, differentials, deductions, garnishments, and retro pay


• Maintain payroll records and employee data in compliance with company policies and all regulatory requirements


• Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W‑2s, audits, etc.)


• Serve as the primary internal resource for payroll questions from employees and leadership


• Partner with Accounting and Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and audits


• Identify and implement payroll process improvements and internal controls

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Direct, in-house payroll experience with full ownership of payroll processing


• Demonstrated union payroll expertise, including:
  
  
  
  • Collective bargaining agreements
  
  
  • Wage classifications and fringes
  
  
  • Deductions and compliance requirements
  
  
  
  


• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and payroll tax regulations


• Experience in a project-driven, high-volume, or complex payroll environment


• Proficiency with payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and Excel for reconciliations and reporting


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or equivalent practical experience


• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines


• Discreet, professional communicator who handles confidential information with care

The Payroll Manager Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:

• Enjoys being the go-to payroll expert rather than managing a team


• Wants stability, ownership, and long-term impact


• Has deep union payroll experience and wants to apply it thoughtfully


• Prefers working closely with internal stakeholders in a fully onsite environment