Payroll Supervisor

A growing, diversified organization within the specialty construction industry is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll operations supporting a unionized field workforce. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a payroll professional with strong experience in union construction payroll, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union fringe benefit reporting. The Payroll Supervisor will lead a small payroll team while remaining actively involved in payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution. Key Responsibilities Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for union construction and field employees across multiple job sites. Interpret and administer payroll requirements across multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Ensure accurate application of union wage rates, trade classifications, overtime rules, shift differentials, travel pay, per diem, and applicable fringe benefits. Process and reconcile union deductions and contributions, including dues, pension, health & welfare, and benefit funds. Prepare and review certified payroll reports for government and prevailing wage projects. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage and wage-and-hour regulations. Review field timecards and labor coding to ensure employees are properly classified by job site, project, and trade. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies involving union agreements, wage rates, timekeeping, and employee classifications. Partner closely with field supervisors, project managers, HR, accounting, and operations to resolve payroll and labor-related issues. Support union, payroll, compliance, and internal/external audits. Prepare payroll summaries, labor distribution reports, and supporting compliance documentation. Supervise and develop a team of two payroll professionals, providing training and guidance on union payroll requirements, CBAs, and certified payroll procedures. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency. Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information. Qualifications 5+ years of payroll experience, with significant hands-on experience supporting union construction payroll required . Strong experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Demonstrated knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance. Experience with union fringe benefit reporting, pension contributions, dues, and benefit funds. Strong understanding of wage-and-hour regulations and construction labor compliance. Experience supporting multiple unions, trades, wage rates, and labor classifications. Previous payroll supervisory, lead, or team oversight experience preferred. Strong Excel skills and experience working within payroll and HRIS systems. High degree of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple payroll and reporting deadlines within a fast-paced construction environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field leadership, unions, project teams, HR, and accounting. High school diploma or GED required ; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline preferred . Equivalent professional experience will also be considered. CPP or FPC certification is preferred, but not required. Ideal Background This opportunity is particularly well suited for someone who has worked in a construction, specialty contractor, general contractor, electrical, mechanical, industrial, or other union-heavy environment and understands the complexity that comes with managing payroll across multiple CBAs, trades, job sites, and prevailing wage requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr