Payroll Manager

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Manager for a growing construction organization in Garden City, NY. You will oversee payroll operations across multiple states, focusing on union payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll with leadership, construction industry experience, and multi-state exposure. Hybrid work arrangement with benefits and a strong team focus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Construction industry payroll experience required.
• Union payroll experience required.
• Multi-state payroll experience required.
• Knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage regulations.
• Experience with high-volume payroll for field and corporate employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states.
• Oversee union payroll processing and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Review and approve weekly/bi-weekly payroll runs for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Manage certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements.

Skills

Union payroll experience

Construction payroll

Multi-state payroll

ADP/UKG/Workday experience

CPP certification

Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot)

Payroll audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP

UKG

Workday

Ceridian

Viewpoint

Foundation

Job description

Payroll Manager - Construction Industry

Job Summary

Our client, a growing construction organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large multi-state workforce. This role will be responsible for managing complex union payroll, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, payroll tax regulations, certified payroll requirements, and prevailing wage reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction payroll, multi-state payroll processing, and payroll team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states
• Oversee union payroll processing and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements
• Review and approve weekly and bi-weekly payroll runs for accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Manage certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements for construction projects
• Oversee payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and union fringe contributions
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Lead payroll audits and respond to internal and external audit requests
• Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and Operations teams on employee onboarding, compensation changes, and payroll-related initiatives
• Train, mentor, and develop payroll staff
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and system efficiencies
• Ensure accurate preparation of W-2s, tax filings, and other regulatory reporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
• Construction industry payroll experience required
• Union payroll experience required
• Multi-state payroll experience required
• Strong knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage regulations
• Experience processing high-volume payroll for field and corporate employees
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, Ceridian, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar platforms
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and wage and hour laws
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• CPP certification preferred but not required

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Garden City, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Garden City,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.