Senior Payroll Manager

SENIOR PAYROLL MANAGER – CONSTRUCTIONQueens, NY | Full-Time Why Apply for This Job?Lead an existing payroll team within an established, growing construction business.Take ownership of payroll operations and help improve systems and processes.Comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits and paid time off.Discretionary year-end bonus and professional development opportunities.HireIQ is working with an established construction contractor seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager. Working closely with HR, Finance and Legal, you will oversee payroll delivery, develop the team and manage union payroll compliance.The RoleOversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payments.Lead, mentor and develop the payroll team.Manage union payroll requirements, including remittances, reporting and audits.Oversee payroll tax compliance and filings, including Forms 940, 941 and W-2.Review payroll reconciliations, resolve discrepancies and strengthen controls.Coordinate benefit deductions and retirement contributions with HR.Improve payroll reporting, workflows and systems, supporting implementations where required.Your ExperienceSeven or more years of progressive payroll experience, including at least three years in payroll management.Hands-on experience with union payroll, remittances, reporting and audits.Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations and federal, state and local requirements.Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables and formulas.Construction industry and certified payroll reporting experience preferred.Construction ERP and system implementation experience advantageous.Relevant degree preferred; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation desirable.For more information or a confidential discussion, apply with your resume or contact Padraig at HireIQ