<p>Prominent Queens based organization is currently seeking a Payroll Manager to support payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 300+ employees. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a busy construction setting and can balance accuracy, compliance, and deadlines with confidence. The role requires strong expertise in union payroll, tax reporting, and payroll accounting, along with the ability to partner effectively with HR, finance, and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage weekly and biweekly payroll cycles for approximately 300+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.</p><p>• Oversee union payroll activities by applying contract terms, wage scales, and related payment rules correctly.</p><p>• Review earnings, overtime, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments to confirm proper calculations.</p><p>• Prepare payroll tax filings and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, assist with journal entries, and support month-end general ledger close activities.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll records and verify that employee information in the payroll system remains current and accurate.</p><p>• Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, and operational leaders to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Produce audit support, certified payroll documentation, and other required payroll reports as needed.</p><p>• Monitor updates to payroll legislation, tax requirements, and union agreements to help maintain ongoing compliance.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: Payroll Manager- PERMANENT</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> local to Burlington, CT (Onsite)</p><p> <strong>Salary Range:</strong> $105,000 – $125,000 + Exceptional Benefits</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our client's team local to Burlington, CT. This is a fully onsite, full-time opportunity overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for a large, complex workforce. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in union payroll environments, multi-state processing, compliance, and system optimization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and process payroll for 400+ employees across multiple pay groups and multiple states</li><li>Oversee union payroll administration, including adherence to collective bargaining agreements</li><li>Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Lead payroll reporting, audits, and reconciliations</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance on payroll-related initiatives and data accuracy</li><li>Play a key role in payroll system implementation, upgrades, or optimization</li><li>Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing payroll for 400+ employees in a <strong><u>multi-state environment </u></strong></li><li>Strong background in <strong><u>union payroll</u> </strong>environments</li><li>In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance and regulations</li><li>Hands-on experience with payroll system implementation or upgrades</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary: $105,000 – $125,000</li><li>Industry-leading healthcare benefits (among the strongest available)</li><li>Stable, full-time permanent role with growth potential</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Please apply today to Daniele.Zavarella@roberthalf(com) if you meet the above qualifications. </b></p><p><br></p>