Senior Construction Payroll Manager – Hybrid

KBW Financial; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

KBW Financial in Waltham, MA is seeking a Back Payroll Manager to lead weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff in a growing construction firm. This direct-hire role reports to the Controller and offers a hybrid schedule (4 days in the office, 1 day remote) with room for growth.

You will oversee payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines, supervise a Payroll Specialist, handle tax filings and year-end activities, and contribute to process improvements and ad hoc

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years experience of high volume payroll.
• CPP certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience processing in-house payroll is a plus.
• Construction/Union Payroll experience is preferred (CMiC is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an accurate and timely weekly payroll.
• Ensure all payroll is in compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Oversee all Payroll Tax filings, audits and reconciliations.
• Assist with month and year end for Payroll.
• Process union benefit contributions, labor rates, and other deductions.
• Oversee a Payroll Specialist and provide mentorship.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Assist with other ad hoc payroll duties as necessary.

Skills

Payroll management

High volume payroll

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

CMiC

Job description

KBW Financial in Waltham, MA is seeking a Back Payroll Manager to lead weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff in a growing construction firm. This direct-hire role reports to the Controller and offers a hybrid schedule (4 days in the office, 1 day remote) with room for growth.

You will oversee payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines, supervise a Payroll Specialist, handle tax filings and year-end activities, and contribute to process improvements and ad hoc