Payroll Manager / Payroll Specialist

firstPRO, Inc; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a Payroll Manager/Payroll Specialist in Abington, Massachusetts, to join its dynamic Accounting team. The role involves managing payroll processes for union and salaried employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and union regulations.

This position offers a chance to influence payroll operations and participate in special projects, along with a collaborative environment dedicated to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience processing high-volume payroll in a construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, reporting requirements, and payroll systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process weekly payroll for union and field employees.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely.
• Prepare certified payroll reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

High-volume payroll processing

Payroll compliance expertise

Union payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Join a Respected New England Industry Leader

Payroll Manager/Payroll Specialist to join its growing Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys owning the payroll process while partnering closely with accounting, operations, and project management teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This highly visible role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on payroll operations, compliance, reporting, and process improvements while supporting a well-established organization with a strong reputation throughout the Boston market.

What You'll Do

• Manage and process weekly payroll for union and field employees and bi-weekly payroll for salaried employees.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all federal, state, and union requirements.
• Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, benefits, and time-off tracking.
• Serve as the internal payroll subject matter expert, supporting payroll systems, reporting, and employee inquiries.
• Prepare certified payroll reports, union reporting, government filings, and compliance documentation.
• Support union, insurance, and regulatory audits.
• Partner with Accounting and Operations teams to provide labor reporting, job costing analysis, and project-related payroll insights.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives alongside company leadership.
• Provide cross-functional support in areas including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Job Costing, and Inventory when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Experience processing high-volume payroll in a construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, reporting requirements, and payroll systems.
• Union payroll experience is highly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-service-oriented approach.
• Experience supporting audits, certified payroll, job costing, or labor reporting is a plus.

Why This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role with direct exposure to leadership and operational teams.
• Opportunity to influence payroll processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Diverse responsibilities that go beyond traditional payroll administration.
• Collaborative culture with long-term career growth potential.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your payroll expertise can make a meaningful impact while working alongside a talented team, we'd love to hear from you.