Payroll Manager

Horwitz; New Hope (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Horwitz is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a team responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across our office and union field workforce. This hands-on leader will own payroll operations, strengthen controls, develop the team, and improve the systems and processes that support employees and the business.

The role is well suited to an experienced payroll professional who understands complex union and construction payroll, enjoys solving difficult problems, and can balance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll taxes, quarterly/annual filings, benefits deductions, reconciliations, year-end processing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; experience across payroll, accounting, timekeeping, or HR systems.
• Clear communication and collaboration with employees, managers, and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four responsible for weekly office and union field payroll, setting standards for accuracy, service, and deadlines.
• Review and approve payroll calculations for wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and oversee onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
• Support Miter payroll system configuration, testing, reporting, and improvements.
• Prepare and analyze payroll/labor-cost reports and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll taxes

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Certified Payroll Professional

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Miter payroll

LCPTracker

Job description

At Horwitz, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. For over 100 years, we’ve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.

We’re committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefits—you’ll be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.

Position Overview

Horwitz is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a team responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across our office and union field workforce. This hands‑on leader will own payroll operations, strengthen controls, develop the team, and improve the systems and processes that support employees and the business.
The role is well suited to an experienced payroll professional who understands complex union and construction payroll, enjoys solving difficult problems, and can balance day‑to‑day execution with team leadership and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

These responsibilities generally describe the nature of the position and may not be all inclusive:

• Payroll Operations and Systems

• • Lead a team of four responsible for weekly office and union field payroll, setting clear standards for accuracy, service, and deadlines
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    Review and approve payroll calculations for wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, deductions, vehicle allowances, and other taxable fringe benefits
    
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    Maintain complete and accurate payroll records and oversee employee payroll setup for onboarding, changes, and offboarding
    
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    Support the effective use, configuration, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement of Miter, the company's payroll system
    
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    Prepare and analyze payroll and labor‑cost reports, resolve discrepancies, and improve controls and documented procedures
    
• Union and Certified Payroll
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    Ensure accurate and timely union reporting and payments, including annual rate and labor‑burden updates
    
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    Interpret collective bargaining agreements and support the setup of new unions, pay rates, deductions, and fringe requirements
    
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    Oversee LCPTracker data, utilization reporting, and certified‑payroll requirements; train and support billing staff as needed
• Compliance and Year End
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements and monitor regulatory changes
    
  • Oversee payroll tax payments and filings, including SUTA, Forms 940 and 941, and state withholding obligations
    
  • Lead quarterly and year‑end activities, including W‑2 and applicable Form 1095 preparation and distribution
    
  • Ensure accurate benefit deductions, benefit‑payment reconciliations, 401(k) deferrals, and profit‑sharing contributions
    
• Leadership and Partnership
  • Coach, train, and develop payroll team members while balancing workloads and maintaining
    appropriate review controls
    
  • Partner closely with Accounting, Human Resources, Benefits, labor coordinators, billing, operations, and employees
    
  • Develop practical payroll policies, procedures, and service standards that support a growing organization.
    
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can Do and Curious
• Get better every day

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, quarterly and annual filings, benefits deductions, reconciliations, and year‑end processing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with consistent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working across payroll, accounting, timekeeping, or HR systems.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, managers, and cross‑functional partners.

Education and Experience:

• Certified Payroll Professional certification and/or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including full‑cycle payroll processing and compliance responsibilities required
• 2+ years experience leading, supervising, or serving as the senior technical resource for a payroll team
  
• Union experience required
• Construction and prevailing‑wage experience preferred
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and administering complex rates and fringe packages required
• Miter payroll and certified payroll experience preferred
  
• Experience with LCPTracker or a comparable certified‑payroll reporting platform preferred
• Experience supporting a payroll‑system implementation, conversion, or major process improvement preferred