Senior Payroll Specialist

Our client, a well-established and financially stable organization on the South Shore, is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of a complex payroll function supporting both union and non-union employees.

This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys being the go-to expert, wants visibility to executive leadership, and is looking for a clear path toward management. The company is open to candidates ranging from experienced Payroll Specialists to individuals already operating at a Payroll Manager level.

Why This Opportunity?

• Clear long-term growth path into a Payroll Manager position
• Direct exposure to an experienced CFO who has a strong reputation for mentoring and developing employees
• Stable organization with consistent project flow and long-term employee tenure
• Excellent benefits package, including 90% company paid healthcare and strong retirement contributions
• Opportunity to expand beyond payroll into broader accounting and operational initiatives

The Role

The Payroll Specialist will serve as the primary payroll resource for the organization, overseeing payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and related analysis. The position supports a workforce that fluctuates with project activity and requires a strong understanding of union payroll practices, labor reporting, and payroll compliance.

In addition to payroll administration, the successful candidate will collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Project Management on reporting, process improvements, and special projects.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Process and oversee weekly payroll for union and field employees and bi-weekly payroll for salaried staff
• Administer union deductions, certified payroll reporting, and payroll-related compliance requirements
• Maintain employee payroll records and supporting documentation
• Prepare payroll, labor, and workforce-related reporting
• Support audits, regulatory filings, and compliance reporting
• Partner with leadership on payroll process improvements and operational initiatives
• Assist with job costing, labor analysis, and project-related reporting
• Serve as the primary internal resource for payroll-related questions and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll in a complex environment
• Union payroll experience is strongly preferred
• Understanding of certified payroll, labor reporting, prevailing wage, or related compliance requirements
• Strong systems aptitude and reporting skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees across the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Target compensation $80,000 - $100,000
• The company pays over 90% of health insurance costs
• Excellent Retirement plan contribution plus Profit Sharing

For payroll professionals looking for more than a processing role, this position offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, gain exposure to broader business operations, and build a long-term career path into management.