Construction Payroll Manager — Union & CBAs Expert

The Ravin Group; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Ravin Group is seeking a Payroll Manager for construction payroll in Indianapolis, IN. This role oversees the entire payroll process for field and office staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing with a focus on union-related requirements and CBAs.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to enhance payroll systems, automate processes, and support audits. A strong foundation in payroll/tax regulations and experience in construction payroll are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 3–5 years supporting payroll in construction.
• Experience processing payroll for field and office employees.
• Union payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and construction payroll requirements.
• Experience with payroll/accounting systems and technology.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT).
• Ability to interpret regulations, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for field and office employees.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, completeness, and deadlines.
• Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements, including taxes and deductions.
• Interpret CBAs involving wages, overtime, classifications, and benefits.
• Coordinate dues, pension payments, and health/welfare contributions per agreements.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, W-2s, and related reports.
• Review payroll records and resolve discrepancies with HR, Finance, and operations.
• Maintain payroll system setup, employee records, pay/deduction codes, and tax data.
• Partner with HR and IT on system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and automation.
• Support payroll audits and provide required documentation.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.

Skills

Payroll

Construction payroll

Union payroll

Excel

Payroll systems

Regulations interpretation

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The Ravin Group is seeking a Payroll Manager for construction payroll in Indianapolis, IN. This role oversees the entire payroll process for field and office staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing with a focus on union-related requirements and CBAs.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to enhance payroll systems, automate processes, and support audits. A strong foundation in payroll/tax regulations and experience in construction payroll are essential.