Payroll Manager – Implementation & Compliance Lead

BEI Construction, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical and dental coverage

401(k) employer contribution

Annual bonus opportunity

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

BEI Construction, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and support a new payroll/timekeeping software implementation.

You will ensure accurate, timely, compliant payroll for union and non-union staff while guiding the Payroll Specialist and collaborating with the Controller to optimize funding, costing, and internal controls. The role requires 5+ years in payroll leadership within complex environments, including union payroll and multi-state processing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including hands-on payroll management and team leadership.
• Experience in complex payroll environments (construction, union/non-union, multi-rate or multi-state) is highly preferred.
• Experience with payroll software implementation or major process improvements is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, deductions, and audits; able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll workstreams for software implementation, configuration, testing, and post-launch stabilization.
• Oversee weekly payroll for union and non-union employees, including off-cycle payroll and adjustments.
• Supervise the Payroll Specialist and ensure consistent payroll procedures and controls.
• Collaborate with Controller on funding, taxes, job costing, labor allocation, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with wage/hour laws, union rules, and federal/state/local regulations.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Communication & leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or payroll certification

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BEI Construction, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and support a new payroll/timekeeping software implementation.

You will ensure accurate, timely, compliant payroll for union and non-union staff while guiding the Payroll Specialist and collaborating with the Controller to optimize funding, costing, and internal controls. The role requires 5+ years in payroll leadership within complex environments, including union payroll and multi-state processing.