Remote Payroll Manager - UKG & Union Payroll Expert

The Addison Group; Virginia; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and performance-based bonus

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll for approximately 500 employees across multiple locations, including a large union workforce. The role requires 10+ years of complex payroll experience, strong UKG expertise, and direct union payroll exposure in the construction industry or related field.

You will own payroll operations, strengthen controls, and help build a scalable function as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Hands-on expertise with UKG payroll and timekeeping systems is required.
• Direct union payroll experience is required.
• Construction industry experience is required, with related fields also acceptable.
• Experience with multi-state, multi-location payrolls.
• Strong Excel, analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead payroll operations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for ~500 employees, including 300 union employees.
• Manage complex union payroll, including wage requirements, deductions, overtime, and classifications.
• Serve as UKG subject matter expert, including configuration, workflows, codes, timekeeping rules, and reporting.
• Partner with Accounting to reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to ensure accurate data and inputs.
• Manage relationships with payroll, tax, timekeeping, and HRIS vendors; primary system issue escalation.
• Maintain payroll procedures, calendars, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead payroll process improvements and system enhancements for growth.
• Provide leadership to Payroll Specialist and help grow the payroll team.

Skills

UKG payroll

Union payroll

Construction industry

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field

CPP or FPC certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG

Job description

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll for approximately 500 employees across multiple locations, including a large union workforce. The role requires 10+ years of complex payroll experience, strong UKG expertise, and direct union payroll exposure in the construction industry or related field.

You will own payroll operations, strengthen controls, and help build a scalable function as the organization grows.