About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Payroll Manager opportunity in queens village, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization in the construction industry to identify a skilled Payroll Manager for a fully onsite leadership opportunity. This is an excellent role for a payroll professional who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in union payroll, certified payroll, and construction payroll operations.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a complex payroll function, lead a team, and play a key role in a payroll system transition to CMiC. If you are a hands-on payroll leader who can balance day-to-day execution with process improvement, this could be an outstanding next step.
What You’ll Do
Lead weekly payroll processing for a large and growing employee population
Oversee complex union payroll administration across multiple bargaining agreements
Ensure timely and accurate completion of certified payroll and related compliance reporting
Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll reconciliations
Supervise, coach, and develop a payroll team of 3
Support the organization’s transition from Sage to CMiC
Maintain payroll accuracy, compliance, and consistency in a deadline-driven environment
Partner with internal teams to resolve payroll issues and improve workflows
Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and enhance department efficiency
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or payroll leadership role
Strong background in the construction industry is required
Deep knowledge of union payroll and union reporting requirements
Hands-on experience with certified payroll
Experience managing or mentoring payroll staff
CMiC experience preferred
Prior exposure to payroll system implementations or migrations is highly valued
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead from the front and bring structure to a busy payroll operation
Why This Role xzgxqkn Stands Out
Opportunity to lead payroll for a large, growing workforce
Visible role with meaningful impact on payroll operations and team performance
Chance to help modernize processes during a key system transition
Stable schedule with no overtime expected
Clear opportunity for a strong payroll leader to bring value quickly
Schedule and Work Environment
Fully onsite
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
If you are an experienced construction payroll professional looking for a leadership opportunity where your union and certified payroll expertise will be highly valued, we encourage you to apply.
Worksite address
queens village, NY, 11429, US
Who can apply
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